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

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CI5165
CI China
77L
4:20 AM
PDT Red-eye
8:55 AM+1
JST
12h 35m
56%
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JL69+4
JL Japan
789
3:00 PM
PDT TB
6:45 PM+1
JST
11h 45m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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QR8049
QR Qatar
77L
5:23 PM
PDT
8:14 PM+1
JST
10h 51m
49%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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QR8078
QR Qatar
77L
1:33 PM
JST
6:07 AM
PDT
8h 34m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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QR8048
QR Qatar
77L
4:25 PM
JST
8:48 AM
PDT
8h 23m
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JL60+4
JL Japan
789
5:45 PM
JST T1
12:35 PM
PDT
10h 50m
30%
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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 43m AAASDL → 7GAIAS Tokyo (HND) to Osaka flights
NRT Narita 14h 5YCIJL → GKJLMM Narita (NRT) to Osaka flights
SFO San Francisco 14h 15m AAAFAM → UA San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka flights
ICN Seoul 14h 57m 5YAPZCM → 7CBXET Seoul (ICN) to Osaka flights
HNL Honolulu, Oahu 15h 55m 5YAAAC → ASCXJL Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Osaka flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 16h 35m 5YCACK → 9CCAFM Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Osaka flights
TPE Taoyuan 16h 50m ASAVBR → BRCICX Taoyuan (TPE) to Osaka flights
YVR Vancouver 17h 31m AAACAN → AC Vancouver (YVR) to Osaka flights
PEK Beijing 17h 50m CAUA → CAHUNH Beijing (PEK) to Osaka flights
ORD Chicago 18h 30m 5YAAAC → BRCI Chicago (ORD) to Osaka flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Los Angeles to Osaka
3 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 5,730 mi 11h 45m nonstop +16h ahead

LAX–KIX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Japan Airlines, China Airlines and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 5,730 miles in approximately 11h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Osaka (KIX) Osaka to Los Angeles flights
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 11h45 74% Oneworld MH
CI China Airlines 1 77L 12h35 74% SkyTeam –
QR Qatar Airways 1 77L 10h51 74% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
77L Boeing 777-200LR – CI, QR
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – JL
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: JL + QR (8 flights/wk, 89%)
SkyTeam: CI (1 flights/wk, 11%)
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
3
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to KIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
HND ~13h 43m NRT ~14h 0m SFO ~14h 15m ICN ~14h 57m HNL ~15h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,691
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
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
KIX → LAX
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Osaka from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Kansai International Airport.
Metric LAX→KIX SNA→KIX
Distance from LAX – 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 9 –
Flight time 11h 45m 11h 25m
Departure OTP 74% –
Santa Ana (SNA) to Osaka flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Kansai International Airport.
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 11h 45m 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 time11h 45m
Time difference+16 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights9 out / 9 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 11h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 5,730 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from LAX to KIX: Japan Airlines, China Airlines and Qatar Airways.
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.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to KIX and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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.
Nearby alternatives include SNA. 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 LAX to KIX

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) are connected by nonstop service from Japan Airlines, China Airlines and Qatar Airways. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAX to KIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to KIX is about 11 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,730 miles (9,221 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 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. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA).