Seattle to Osaka (SEA–KIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Seattle to Osaka
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 5,028 mi 9h 37m nonstop +16h ahead 26 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SEA and KIX, connecting options are available through 26 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to KIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,284
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 10:00 AM (next day) in Osaka.
Distance & Flight Time
5,028 mi / 8,091 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 37m.
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 SEA

Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).

Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.

Facts

SEA–KIX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Osaka route.
Route details
Distance5,028 mi / 8,091 km
Flight time9h 37m
Time difference+16 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 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 SEA to KIX flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Kansai International Airport take approximately 9h 37m. The route covers 5,028 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SEA to KIX.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ANC, YEG, SJC, VNY, KOA, TPE, MNL, NRT, CDG, YVR, AMS, SFO, HND, ICN, LAX, PVG, ATL, ORD, HNL, DOH, IST, DXB, PEK, HKG, SIN and MUC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Osaka is 16 hours ahead of Seattle.
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 SEA to KIX

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SEA to KIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to KIX ranges from 9 hours 37 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,028 miles (8,091 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via ANC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.