Chicago to Osaka (ORD–KIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ORD Airport Page →
6,493 mi airlines charter/private 5/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 42m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: VistaJet Limited.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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BR607
BR EVA
77L
3:55 AM
CDT Red-eye
7:20 AM+1
JST
13h 25m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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CI5121
CI China
77L
1:10 PM
CDT
4:30 PM+1
JST
13h 20m
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M T W T F S S
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CI5141
CI China
77L
2:20 PM
CDT
5:25 PM+1
JST
13h 5m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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BR683
BR EVA
77X
5:55 PM
CDT
9:30 PM+1
JST
13h 35m
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M T W T F S S
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CI5142
CI China
77L
2:21 PM
JST TT2
11:22 AM
CDT
11h 1m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
ICN Seoul 15h 47m 5YK4KE → 7CBXET Seoul (ICN) to Osaka flights
HND Tokyo 15h 48m JLMHNH → 7GAIAS Tokyo (HND) to Osaka flights
NRT Narita 16h 56m 5YGGJL → GKJLMM Narita (NRT) to Osaka flights
LAX Los Angeles 17h 1m AAACAF → CIJLQR Los Angeles (LAX) to Osaka flights
PEK Beijing 17h 10m CA → CAHUNH Beijing (PEK) to Osaka flights
YYZ Toronto 17h 14m AAACAS → AC Toronto (YYZ) to Osaka flights
YVR Vancouver 17h 18m AAACPD → AC Vancouver (YVR) to Osaka flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 17h 30m 5YCACK → 9CCAFM Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Osaka flights
ATL Atlanta 17h 36m AAACAF → BR Atlanta (ATL) to Osaka flights
SFO San Francisco 18h 5m AAACAY → UA San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Osaka
2 carriers, 5 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6,493 mi 13h 23m nonstop +14h ahead

ORD–KIX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. EVA Air and China Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 6,493 miles in approximately 13h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps ORD Routes KIX Routes ORD Live Flights KIX Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Osaka (KIX) Osaka to Chicago flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–KIX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BR EVA Air 3 77L, 77X 13h25-13h35 51% Star Alliance –
CI China Airlines 2 77L 13h05-13h20 51% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
77L Boeing 777-200LR – BR, CI
77X Boeing 777-200ER – BR
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: BR (3 flights/wk, 60%)
SkyTeam: CI (2 flights/wk, 40%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to KIX direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to KIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
ICN ~15h 47m HND ~15h 48m NRT ~16h 56m LAX ~17h 1m PEK ~17h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,633
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
ORD → KIX
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Return
KIX → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+14h
Osaka is 14 hours ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · KIX: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 8:00 AM (next day) in Osaka.
Distance & Flight Time
6,493 mi / 10,449 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 13h 23m 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 ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

Facts

ORD–KIX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Osaka route.
Route details
Distance6,493 mi / 10,449 km
Flight time13h 23m
Time difference+14 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights5 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 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 ORD to KIX flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansai International Airport take about 13h 23m gate to gate. The route covers 6,493 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from ORD to KIX: EVA Air and China Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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 Incheon, Tokyo Haneda and Narita.
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 14 hours ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from KIX to ORD 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 ORD to KIX

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) are connected by nonstop service from EVA Air and China Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to KIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to KIX is about 13 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,493 miles (10,449 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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