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

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5,028 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 23 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by VistaJet Limited.
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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 12h 43m DLNHTG → 7GAIAS Tokyo (HND) to Osaka flights
YVR Vancouver 13h 8m ACAFAM → AC Vancouver (YVR) to Osaka flights
ICN Seoul 13h 30m ASDLKE → 7CBXET Seoul (ICN) to Osaka flights
NRT Narita 14h 40m ASJLMH → GKJLMM Narita (NRT) to Osaka flights
LAX Los Angeles 15h 6m 3SAAAF → CIJL Los Angeles (LAX) to Osaka flights
SFO San Francisco 15h 22m AFAMAS → UA San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka flights
HNL Honolulu, Oahu 15h 56m ASAYDE → ASCXJL Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Osaka flights
TPE Taoyuan 16h 22m ASBRCI → BRCICX Taoyuan (TPE) to Osaka flights
ORD Chicago 17h 46m AAAFAS → BRCI Chicago (ORD) to Osaka flights
ATL Atlanta 17h 59m AFAMAS → BR Atlanta (ATL) to Osaka flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Seattle to Osaka
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
5,028 mi 9h 37m nonstop +16h ahead

SEA–KIX has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to KIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
HND ~12h 43m YVR ~13h 8m ICN ~13h 30m NRT ~14h 40m LAX ~15h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,389
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
SEA → KIX
29%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
29%
Return
KIX → SEA
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →
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 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 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)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
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 about 9h 37m gate to gate. The route covers 5,028 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Tokyo Haneda, Vancouver and Incheon.
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 is about 9 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,028 miles (8,091 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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