Osaka to Helsinki (Vantaa) (KIX–HEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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4,805 mi airlines 7/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AY68
AY Finnair
359
11:25 PM
JST T1
5:30 AM+1
EET
13h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY67
AY Finnair
359
5:00 PM
EET T2
12:50 PM+1
JST
12h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Osaka to Helsinki (Vantaa)
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 4,805 mi 13h 5m nonstop -7h behind 14 1-stop hubs

KIX–HEL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Finnair leads the route. The flight covers 4,805 miles in approximately 13h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KIX–HEL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AY Finnair 7 359 13h05 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – AY
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KIX to HEL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KIX to HEL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~23h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
974
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-7h
Helsinki (Vantaa) is 7 hours behind Osaka.
KIX: JST · HEL: EET

When it's 6:00 PM in Osaka, it's 11:00 AM in Helsinki (Vantaa).
Distance & Flight Time
4,805 mi / 7,732 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 13h 5m.
Visa & Entry

Japanese passport holders enter Finland visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the Schengen area. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen zone.

At immigration, your passport is stamped on first Schengen entry. The 90-day limit applies across all Schengen countries combined. For stays beyond 90 days, apply for a residence permit through the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) before your visa-free period expires. No supporting documents are required at the border, but carry proof of accommodation and return travel.

Direct flights from Tokyo Narita and Osaka Kansai to Helsinki run about 10 hours 30 minutes on Finnair and Japan Airlines. Helsinki is a popular transit point for connections to other European cities, with many Japanese travelers using it as a gateway. Finland uses the euro. No mandatory vaccinations. Card payments work everywhere, and many businesses do not accept cash. Helsinki has a significant Japanese community, and you will find Japanese restaurants and grocery stores in the city center. Winter daylight in Helsinki drops to about 6 hours in December.

KIX–HEL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Osaka to Helsinki (Vantaa) route.
Route details
Distance4,805 mi / 7,732 km
Flight time13h 5m
Time difference-7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: KIX
IATA / ICAOKIX / RJBB
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr30.6M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: HEL
IATA / ICAOHEL / EFHK
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation179 ft / 55 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KIX to HEL flights.
Nonstop flights from Kansai International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport take approximately 13h 5m. The route covers 4,805 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Finnair.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from KIX to HEL. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IST, ICN, NRT, PVG, HKG, DOH, HND, LAX, BKK, AMS, MUC, CDG, DXB and SIN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Helsinki (Vantaa) is 7 hours behind Osaka.
Yes, return flights from HEL to KIX 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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from KIX to HEL

Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KIX to HEL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KIX to HEL ranges from 13 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,805 miles (7,732 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 23 hours via IST. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.