Los Angeles to Osaka (LAX–KIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CI5165
CI China
77L
7:35 AM
PDT
12:02 PM+1
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12h 27m
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JL69
JL Japan
789
2:20 PM
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6:50 PM+1
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12h 30m
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JL Japan
789
5:50 PM
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12:05 PM
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10h 15m
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Los Angeles to Osaka
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 5,730 mi 12h 27m nonstop +16h ahead 30 1-stop hubs

LAX–KIX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Japan Airlines and China Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 5,730 miles in approximately 12h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–KIX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JL Japan Airlines 7 789 12h30 75% Oneworld –
CI China Airlines 1 77L 12h27 75% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
77L Boeing 777-200LR – CI
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – JL
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: JL (7 flights/wk, 88%)
SkyTeam: CI (1 flights/wk, 13%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to KIX direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to KIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
ANC ~14h 37m YEG ~14h 44m GMP ~15h 41m NKG ~17h 19m XMN ~17h 31m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,470
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
LAX → KIX
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Return
KIX → LAX
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+16h
Osaka is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · KIX: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 10:00 AM (next day) in Osaka.
Distance & Flight Time
5,730 mi / 9,221 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 12h 27m to 12h 30m.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism or business. No pre-registration required. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Complete the Visit Japan Web form online before arrival to speed up immigration and customs processing. Declare cash over JPY 1,000,000. Bringing meat, fruit, or plant products requires declaration; penalties for violations are strict.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

Facts

LAX–KIX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Osaka route.
Route details
Distance5,730 mi / 9,221 km
Flight time12h 27m to 12h 30m
Time difference+16 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 7 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 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 LAX to KIX flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Kansai International Airport take approximately 12h 27m to 12h 30m. The route covers 5,730 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: China Airlines and Japan Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from LAX to KIX. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ANC, YEG, GMP, NKG, XMN, WUX, HEL, CAN, TPE, ICN, PEK, PVG, HND, NRT, HKG, SYD, BNE, SFO, ORD, SIN, MNL, YVR, HNL, DOH, DXB, ATL, SZX, AMS, CDG and MUC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Osaka is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from KIX to LAX 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.
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 LAX to KIX

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) are connected by nonstop service from China Airlines and Japan Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAX to KIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to KIX ranges from 12 hours 27 minutes to 12 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,730 miles (9,221 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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