New York to Osaka (JFK–KIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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

Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
HND Tokyo 16h 45m AABAJL → 7GAIAS Tokyo (HND) to Osaka flights
ORD Chicago 17h 3m AAAFAS → BRCI Chicago (ORD) to Osaka flights
ICN Seoul 17h 47m 5YCMKE → 7CBXET Seoul (ICN) to Osaka flights
YYZ Toronto 17h 56m AMCXDL → AC Toronto (YYZ) to Osaka flights
ATL Atlanta 18h 23m AMB6DL → BR Atlanta (ATL) to Osaka flights
LAX Los Angeles 18h 37m AAAFAM → CIJLQR Los Angeles (LAX) to Osaka flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 18h 45m CACKMU → 9CCAFM Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Osaka flights
TPE Taoyuan 19h 30m AVBRCI → BRCICX Taoyuan (TPE) to Osaka flights
SFO San Francisco 20h 16m AAAFAM → UA San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka flights
HKG Hong Kong 20h 29m CXLAMH → CXEYHB Hong Kong (HKG) to Osaka flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Osaka
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 6,932 mi 10h 50m nonstop +13h ahead

JFK–KIX had nonstop service from Cathay Pacific, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 6,932 miles in 10h 50m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop JFK–KIX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CX Cathay Pacific 0 – – 68% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: CX (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to KIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
HND ~16h 45m ORD ~17h 3m ICN ~17h 47m YYZ ~17h 56m ATL ~18h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,927
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
JFK → KIX
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Return
KIX → JFK
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+13h
Osaka is 13 hours ahead of New York.
JFK: EDT · KIX: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 7:00 AM (next day) in Osaka.
Distance & Flight Time
6,932 mi / 11,155 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 50m 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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

Facts

JFK–KIX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Osaka route.
Route details
Distance6,932 mi / 11,155 km
Flight time10h 50m
Time difference+13 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: KIX
Full nameKansai International Airport
IATA / ICAOKIX / RJBB
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr30.6M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to KIX flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kansai International Airport take about 10h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 6,932 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from JFK to KIX: Cathay Pacific. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 10h 50m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Tokyo Haneda, Chicago O'Hare 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 13 hours ahead of New York.
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 JFK to KIX

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) had nonstop service from Cathay Pacific, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

JFK to KIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to KIX is about 10 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,932 miles (11,155 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tokyo Haneda, Chicago O'Hare and Incheon. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.