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

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CI5141
CI China
77L
1:30 PM
CDT
6:00 PM+1
JST
14h 30m
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BR607
BR EVA
77L
2:29 PM
CDT
5:18 PM+1
JST
12h 49m
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BR EVA
77L
6:51 PM
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CI China
77L
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Chicago to Osaka
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 6,493 mi 12h 49m nonstop +14h ahead 25 1-stop hubs

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 12h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore ORD Routes KIX Routes ORD Live Flights KIX Live Flights ORD Delays
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 12h49-12h59 49% Star Alliance –
CI China Airlines 3 77L 14h30 49% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
77L Boeing 777-200LR – BR, CI
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: BR (3 flights/wk, 50%)
SkyTeam: CI (3 flights/wk, 50%)
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
3
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to KIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
NKG ~14h 17m ANC ~15h 52m XMN ~19h 40m HGH ~20h 10m GUM ~20h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,461
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
49%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
49%
Return
KIX → ORD
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
77%
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 12h 49m to 14h 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 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 time12h 49m to 14h 30m
Time difference+14 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 3 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
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 approximately 12h 49m to 14h 30m. The route covers 6,493 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: EVA Air and China Airlines.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from ORD to KIX. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NKG, ANC, XMN, HGH, GUM, GYD, MUC, AMS, CAN, CDG, PVG, ICN, PEK, DXB, NRT, HND, SFO, TPE, LAX, DOH, SZX, HKG, ATL, YVR and HNL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to KIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to KIX ranges from 12 hours 49 minutes to 14 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,493 miles (10,449 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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