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

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4,110 mi airlines 22/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
JL791
JL Japan
789
11:25 AM
HST T2
3:55 PM+1
JST
9h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX6303
CX Cathay Pacific
789
11:25 AM
HST T2
3:55 PM+1
JST
9h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CI9549
CI China
332
1:30 PM
HST T2
6:45 PM+1
JST
10h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA849
HA Hawaiian
332
5:06 PM
HST T2
9:54 PM+1
JST
9h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CI9550
CI China
332
8:45 PM
JST T1
9:15 AM
HST
7h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL792
JL Japan
789
10:10 PM
JST T1
10:25 AM
HST
7h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA850
HA Hawaiian
332
11:24 PM
JST T1
11:34 AM
HST
7h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Honolulu, Oahu to Osaka
4 carriers, 22 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 22 Flights/wk 4,110 mi 9h 30m nonstop +19h ahead 17 1-stop hubs

HNL–KIX is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Hawaiian Airlines, China Airlines and Cathay Pacific lead the route. The flight covers 4,110 miles in approximately 9h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HNL–KIX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
HA Hawaiian Airlines 7 332 9h48 74%
CI China Airlines 5 332 10h15 74% SkyTeam
CX Cathay Pacific 5 789 9h30 74% Oneworld
JL Japan Airlines 5 789 9h30 74% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
332 Airbus A330-200 – CI, HA
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – CX, JL
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: CX + JL (10 flights/wk, 45%)
Unaffiliated: HA (7 flights/wk, 32%)
SkyTeam: CI (5 flights/wk, 23%)
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
2
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
1
flight
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
22
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HNL to KIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
645
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
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
KIX → HNL
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HNL delays →

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 30m to 10h 15m.
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 30m to 10h 15m
Time difference+19 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights22 out / 17 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
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 approximately 9h 30m to 10h 15m. The route covers 4,110 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: China Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines.
There are approximately 22 nonstop flights per week from HNL to KIX. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HGH, ANC, HKG, YEG, BNE, GUM, NRT, HND, ORD, ICN, YVR, SIN, SFO, MNL, LAX, ATL and SYD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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 China Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HNL to KIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HNL to KIX ranges from 9 hours 30 minutes to 10 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,110 miles (6,614 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 39 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via HGH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.