Osaka to Honolulu, Oahu (KIX–HNL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
While no nonstop service exists between KIX and HNL, connecting options are available through 22 hubs.
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Honolulu, Oahu from Osaka
| Metric | KIX→HNL | NGO→HNL |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from KIX | – | 94 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 0 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | 14 |
| Flight time | 7h 45m | 7h 25m |
Travel Essentials
KIX: JST · HNL: HST
When it's 6:00 PM in Osaka, it's 11:00 PM (previous day) in Honolulu, Oahu.
Japanese passport holders can enter the United States for up to 90 days under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) with an approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization). Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov at least 72 hours before departure. ESTA costs $21, is valid for 2 years, and allows multiple entries. You cannot extend a VWP stay or change immigration status. For stays beyond 90 days, apply for a B-1/B-2 visa at the US Embassy in Tokyo ($185 application fee).
ESTA asks for passport details, employment information, and security questions. Approval is usually instant but can take up to 72 hours. At US immigration, CBP officers may ask about your trip purpose, length of stay, and accommodation. Global Entry ($100, valid 5 years) gives you automated kiosks at major airports, skipping the main immigration line. Apply at ttp.cbp.dhs.gov and interview at the US Embassy Tokyo or at a US airport on arrival.
Direct flights from Tokyo Narita and Haneda to major US cities run 8 to 13 hours depending on the destination. ANA, JAL, United, Delta, American, Hawaiian Airlines, and Zipair operate dozens of daily frequencies. Los Angeles is about 10 hours, New York about 13 hours. The US uses the US dollar, trading at roughly 0.0065 USD per JPY. No vaccination requirements. Mobile Passport Control (MPC) app is an alternative to Global Entry for faster processing at 30+ US airports, free to use.
KIX–HNL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KIX to HNL
Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
KIX to HNL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KIX to HNL ranges from 7 hours 45 minutes to 7 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,110 miles (6,614 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 44 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via NGO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tokoname (NGO).