Kailua-Kona to Osaka (KOA–KIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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4,269 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
HNL Honolulu, Oahu 10h 44m AQASCPT → ASCXJL Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Osaka flights
SFO San Francisco 20h 58m ACASAV → UA San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka flights
LAX Los Angeles 22h 5m AAACAM → CIJLMH Los Angeles (LAX) to Osaka flights
YVR Vancouver ~18h 29m → AC Vancouver (YVR) to Osaka flights
BNE Brisbane ~19h 49m VA → AYJQQF Brisbane (BNE) to Osaka flights
ORD Chicago ~23h 36m → BRCI Chicago (ORD) to Osaka flights
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Kailua-Kona to Osaka
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
4,269 mi 8h 59m nonstop +19h ahead

KOA–KIX has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for KOA to KIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
HNL ~10h 44m YVR ~18h 29m BNE ~19h 49m SFO ~20h 58m LAX ~22h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
150
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
KOA → KIX
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Return
KIX → KOA
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. KOA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Osaka from Kailua-Kona

Nearby airports with service to Kansai International Airport.
Metric KOA→KIX HNL→KIX
Distance from KOA – 163 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5
Weekly flights – 28
Flight time 8h 59m 8h 40m
Departure OTP 89% –
Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Osaka flights
Airports within 200 miles of KOA with service to Kansai International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+19h
Osaka is 19 hours ahead of Kailua-Kona.
KOA: HST · KIX: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kailua-Kona, it's 1:00 PM (next day) in Osaka.
Distance & Flight Time
4,269 mi / 6,870 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 59m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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Facts

KOA–KIX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kailua-Kona to Osaka route.
Route details
Distance4,269 mi / 6,870 km
Flight time8h 59m
Time difference+19 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KOA
Full nameEllison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole
IATA / ICAOKOA / PHKO
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation47 ft / 14 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 KOA to KIX flights.
Nonstop flights from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole to Kansai International Airport take about 8h 59m gate to gate. The route covers 4,269 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Daniel K. Inouye, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Osaka is 19 hours ahead of Kailua-Kona.
Nearby alternatives include HNL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 KOA to KIX

Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

KOA to KIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KOA to KIX is about 8 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,269 miles (6,870 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Daniel K. Inouye, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Honolulu, Oahu (HNL).