Osaka to Jinan (Licheng) (KIX–TNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
SC8086+2
SC Shandong
738
4:00 PM
JST T1
5:55 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NH6571cs
NH All Nippon
738
4:10 PM
JST TT1
6:15 PM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC2455
SC Shandong
73F
2:30 AM
CST
6:15 AM
JST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC8085+2
SC Shandong
738
11:20 AM
CST
2:55 PM
JST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Osaka to Jinan (Licheng)
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,025 mi 2h 55m nonstop -1h behind 15 1-stop hubs

KIX–TNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Shandong Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,025 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KIX–TNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SC Shandong Airlines Also: NH 7 738 2h55 NH
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – NH, SC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SC (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 TNA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KIX to TNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
982
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
-1h
Jinan (Licheng) is 1 hour behind Osaka.
KIX: JST · TNA: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Osaka, it's 5:00 PM in Jinan (Licheng).
Distance & Flight Time
1,025 mi / 1,649 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m to 3h 5m.
Visa & Entry

Japanese passport holders enter China visa-free for up to 30 days under a unilateral policy extended through December 31, 2026. The visa-free entry covers tourism, business, transit, and visiting family or friends. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. For stays beyond 30 days or for work and study, a visa must be obtained from a Chinese embassy or consulate before departure.

KIX–TNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Osaka to Jinan (Licheng) route.
Route details
Distance1,025 mi / 1,649 km
Flight time2h 55m to 3h 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: KIX
IATA / ICAOKIX / RJBB
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr30.6M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: TNA
IATA / ICAOTNA / ZSJN
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr14.3M
Elevation76 ft / 23 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KIX to TNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Kansai International Airport to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport take approximately 2h 55m to 3h 5m. The route covers 1,025 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Shandong Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from KIX to TNA. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TAO, XMN, SIN, ICN, DLC, BKK, HAN, PVG, SGN, SZX, SYD, HKG, CAN, KUL and MFM. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Jinan (Licheng) is 1 hour behind Osaka.
Yes, return flights from TNA 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 TNA

Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA) are connected by nonstop service from Shandong Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

KIX to TNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KIX to TNA ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,025 miles (1,649 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via TAO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.