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

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CI5165
CI China
77L
11:00 AM
PDT
2:29 PM+1
JST
11h 29m
46%
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MH9141cs
MH Malaysia
789
2:25 PM
PDT TB
6:45 PM+1
JST
12h 20m
58%
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JL69+4
JL Japan
789
2:25 PM
PDT TB
6:45 PM+1
JST
12h 20m
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MH9142cs
MH Malaysia
789
5:45 PM
JST T1
12:05 PM
PDT
10h 20m
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JL60+4
JL Japan
789
5:45 PM
JST T1
12:05 PM
PDT
10h 20m
35%
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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 10 hubs
HND Tokyo 13h 56m AAASDL → 7GAIAS Tokyo (HND) to Osaka flights
NRT Narita 13h 58m 5YCIJL → GKJLMM Narita (NRT) to Osaka flights
SFO San Francisco 13h 58m AAAFAM → UA San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka flights
YVR Vancouver 14h 40m AAACAS → AC Vancouver (YVR) to Osaka flights
ICN Seoul 14h 50m 5YAPZCM → 7CBXCX Seoul (ICN) to Osaka flights
HNL Honolulu, Oahu 15h 37m 5YAAAC → ASCXJL Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Osaka flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 16h 32m 5YCACK → 9CCAFM Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Osaka flights
TPE Taoyuan 17h 15m AVBRCI → BRCICX Taoyuan (TPE) to Osaka flights
ORD Chicago 18h 42m AAACAY → BRCI Chicago (ORD) to Osaka flights
HKG Hong Kong 19h 34m 5YCXDL → CXEYHB Hong Kong (HKG) to Osaka flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Los Angeles to Osaka
2 carriers, 16 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 5,730 mi 12h 20m nonstop +16h ahead

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 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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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 Also: MH 7 789 12h20 81% Oneworld MH
CI China Airlines 2 77L 11h29 81% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
77L Boeing 777-200LR – CI
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – JL, MH
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: JL (7 flights/wk, 78%)
SkyTeam: CI (2 flights/wk, 22%)
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
2
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to KIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
HND ~13h 56m NRT ~13h 58m SFO ~13h 58m NGO ~14h 15m YVR ~14h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,748
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
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Return
KIX → LAX
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
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 20m gate to gate.
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 20m
Time difference+16 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights16 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 12h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 5,730 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from LAX to KIX: Japan Airlines and China Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Tokyo Haneda, Narita and San Francisco.
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 Japan Airlines and China Airlines. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

LAX to KIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to KIX is about 12 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,730 miles (9,221 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tokyo Haneda, Narita and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.