Osaka to Munich (KIX–MUC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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LH743
LH Lufthan
359
9:55 AM
JST T1
4:25 PM
CET
14h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH742
LH Lufthan
359
12:30 PM
CET T2
8:15 AM+1
JST
11h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Osaka to Munich
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 5,741 mi 14h 30m nonstop -8h behind 20 1-stop hubs

KIX–MUC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Lufthansa leads the route. The flight covers 5,741 miles in approximately 14h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KIX–MUC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LH Lufthansa 6 359 14h30 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – LH
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: LH (6 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 MUC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
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
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KIX to MUC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,447
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
-8h
Munich is 8 hours behind Osaka.
KIX: JST · MUC: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Osaka, it's 10:00 AM in Munich.
Distance & Flight Time
5,741 mi / 9,239 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 14h 30m.
Visa & Entry

Japanese passport holders enter Germany visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen zone. Japan and Germany also have a bilateral working holiday agreement for travelers aged 18 to 30.

Getting from MUC

S8 S-Bahn to Marienplatz (central Munich) takes 40 minutes (€13.60). S1 offers an alternative route. Both run every 20 minutes, starting from around 4am. The Airport City Day Ticket (€12.80) covers all city zones and is worth buying if making multiple journeys.

Lufthansa Airport Bus to Hauptbahnhof costs €12 (45 min). Taxis to central Munich run €65–80. For Nuremberg, ICE trains run from the airport station via Munich Hauptbahnhof. The terminal complex (T1 and T2) is efficiently laid out with short walks between check-in and gates.

Munich Climate

Continental climate at 453m elevation. Winters (December–February) bring regular snowfall and temperatures of −5 to 3°C. The airport is well-equipped for winter operations and rarely closes for snow, but heavy snowfall and black ice cause delays. Munich can be hit by Föhn wind events: a warm alpine wind that reduces visibility and generates turbulence.

Summers are warm (22–28°C) with afternoon thunderstorms common in July and August. These can be severe enough to ground aircraft temporarily. Spring and fall are pleasant but variable. October is reliably clear and often the best month for connections.

KIX–MUC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Osaka to Munich route.
Route details
Distance5,741 mi / 9,239 km
Flight time14h 30m
Time difference-8 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: KIX
IATA / ICAOKIX / RJBB
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr30.6M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: MUC
IATA / ICAOMUC / EDDM
TimezoneEurope/Busingen
Passengers/yr41.5M
Elevation1,487 ft / 453 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KIX to MUC flights.
Nonstop flights from Kansai International Airport to Munich Airport take approximately 14h 30m. The route covers 5,741 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Lufthansa.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from KIX to MUC. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HEL, IST, YVR, DOH, HKG, TPE, DXB, SIN, PVG, PEK, SFO, LAX, HND, HAN, SGN, ORD, CDG, ICN, AMS and BKK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Munich is 8 hours behind Osaka.
Yes, return flights from MUC to KIX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from KIX to MUC

Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Munich Airport (MUC) are connected by nonstop service from Lufthansa. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KIX to MUC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KIX to MUC ranges from 14 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,741 miles (9,239 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via HEL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.