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

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4,110 mi airlines charter/private 28/wk
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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 12m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
JL799+1
JL Japan
789
11:50 AM
HST T2
3:30 PM+1
JST
8h 40m
94%
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
JL4604cs
JL Japan
332
2:10 PM
HST T2
6:45 PM+1
JST
9h 35m
94%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS849+1
AS Alaska
332
3:15 PM
HST T2
7:25 PM+1
JST
9h 10m
64%
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL4605cs
JL Japan
332
8:45 PM
JST T1
9:50 AM
HST
8h 5m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS850+1
AS Alaska
332
8:46 PM
JST T1
9:50 AM
HST
8h 4m
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
35%
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 48m ASAYDL 7GAIAS Tokyo (HND) to Osaka flights
NRT Narita 12h 10m CXJLMH GKJLMM Narita (NRT) to Osaka flights
ICN Seoul 12h 26m 5YAPZKE 7CBXCX Seoul (ICN) to Osaka flights
GUM Hagåtña 12h 57m 5YLUAP9 NHTWUA Hagåtña (GUM) to Osaka flights
SFO San Francisco 20h 27m ACASAV UA San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka flights
LAX Los Angeles 20h 29m AAACAF CIJLMH Los Angeles (LAX) to Osaka flights
YVR Vancouver 23h 27m ACAFJL AC Vancouver (YVR) to Osaka flights
MNL Manila (Pasay) 23h 40m PR 5JGKNH Manila (Pasay) (MNL) to Osaka flights
SIN Singapore 25h 21m SQ AIFJMM Singapore (SIN) to Osaka flights
ORD Chicago 32h 5m UA BRCI Chicago (ORD) to Osaka flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Honolulu, Oahu to Osaka
3 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 4,110 mi 8h 55m nonstop +19h ahead

HNL–KIX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Japan Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 4,110 miles in approximately 8h 55m. 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 14 332, 789 8h40-9h35 86% Oneworld CX
AS Alaska Airlines 7 332 9h10 86% Oneworld
HA Hawaiian Airlines Also: CI 0 86% CI
Aircraft on this route
332 Airbus A330-200 – AS, JL
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – CX, JL
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS + JL (21 flights/wk, 100%)
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
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
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
28
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HNL to KIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
625
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
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Return
KIX → HNL
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
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 3 1
Weekly flights 28
Flight time 8h 55m 8h 59m
Departure OTP 86%
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 8h 55m 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 time8h 55m
Time difference+19 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights28 out / 28 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 8h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 4,110 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from HNL to KIX: Japan Airlines, Alaska 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.
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 and Hawaiian Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

HNL to KIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HNL to KIX is about 8 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,110 miles (6,614 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 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).