Honolulu, Oahu to Osaka (HNL–KIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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4,110 mi airlines charter/private 26/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
JL799+1
JL Japan
789
11:35 AM
HST T2
3:40 PM+1
JST
9h 5m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX6303cs
CX Cathay Pacific
789
11:50 AM
HST T2
3:30 PM+1
JST
8h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS849+1
AS Alaska
332
2:30 PM
HST T2
6:45 PM+1
JST
9h 15m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL4604cs
JL Japan
332
2:30 PM
HST T1
6:45 PM+1
JST
9h 15m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS850+1
AS Alaska
332
8:45 PM
JST T1
10:05 AM
HST
8h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL4605cs
JL Japan
332
8:45 PM
JST T1
10:05 AM
HST
8h 20m
30%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX6310cs
CX Cathay Pacific
789
10:00 PM
JST T1
11:00 AM
HST
8h
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL790+1
JL Japan
789
10:00 PM
JST T1
11:00 AM
HST
8h
30%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
HND Tokyo 10h 28m ASAYDL 7GAIAS Tokyo (HND) to Osaka flights
NRT Narita 11h 50m CXJLMH GKJLMM Narita (NRT) to Osaka flights
ICN Seoul 12h 19m APZKEYP 7CBXET Seoul (ICN) to Osaka flights
LAX Los Angeles 18h 13m AAACAF CIJLQR Los Angeles (LAX) to Osaka flights
SFO San Francisco 19h 51m ACASAV UA San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka flights
GUM Hagåtña 20h 13m 5YP9UA NHUA Hagåtña (GUM) to Osaka flights
MNL Manila (Pasay) 23h 50m PR 5JGKNH Manila (Pasay) (MNL) to Osaka flights
YVR Vancouver 24h 45m ACAFJL AC Vancouver (YVR) to Osaka flights
SIN Singapore 24h 50m SQ AIFJMM Singapore (SIN) to Osaka flights
ORD Chicago 29h 33m UA BRCI Chicago (ORD) to Osaka flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Honolulu, Oahu to Osaka
4 carriers, 26 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 4,110 mi 9h 10m nonstop +19h ahead

HNL–KIX is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Japan Airlines, Alaska Airlines and China Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 4,110 miles in approximately 9h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HNL–KIX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JL Japan Airlines Also: CX 12 332, 789 9h05-9h15 76% Oneworld CX
AS Alaska Airlines 7 332 9h15 76% Oneworld
CI China Airlines 0 76% SkyTeam
HA Hawaiian Airlines 0 76%
Aircraft on this route
332 Airbus A330-200 – AS, JL
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – CX, JL
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS + JL (19 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: CI (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: HA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HNL to KIX direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
26
Outbound / wk
26
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HNL to KIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
630
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HNL → KIX
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Return
KIX → HNL
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HNL delays →

Other ways to reach Osaka from Honolulu, Oahu

Nearby airports with service to Kansai International Airport.
Metric HNL→KIX KOA→KIX
Distance from HNL 163 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1
Weekly flights 26
Flight time 9h 10m 8h 59m
Departure OTP 76%
Airports within 200 miles of HNL with service to Kansai International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+19h
Osaka is 19 hours ahead of Honolulu, Oahu.
HNL: HST · KIX: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu, it's 1:00 PM (next day) in Osaka.
Distance & Flight Time
4,110 mi / 6,614 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 10m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism or business. No pre-registration required. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Complete the Visit Japan Web form online before arrival to speed up immigration and customs processing. Declare cash over JPY 1,000,000. Bringing meat, fruit, or plant products requires declaration; penalties for violations are strict.

HNL–KIX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Honolulu, Oahu to Osaka route.
Route details
Distance4,110 mi / 6,614 km
Flight time9h 10m
Time difference+19 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights26 out / 26 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HNL
IATA / ICAOHNL / PHNL
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: KIX
IATA / ICAOKIX / RJBB
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr30.6M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HNL to KIX flights.
Nonstop flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Kansai International Airport take about 9h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 4,110 miles.
4 airlines operate flights from HNL to KIX: Japan Airlines, Alaska Airlines, China Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Tokyo Haneda, Narita and Incheon.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to KIX and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Osaka is 19 hours ahead of Honolulu, Oahu.
Yes, return flights from KIX to HNL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include KOA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HNL to KIX

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) are connected by nonstop service from Japan Airlines, Alaska Airlines, China Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. With 26 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HNL to KIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HNL to KIX is about 9 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,110 miles (6,614 km). There are approximately 26 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 52 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tokyo Haneda, Narita and Incheon. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kailua-Kona (KOA).