Shenzhen to Osaka (SZX–KIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,530 mi airlines charter/private 19/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
SC2415
SC Shandong
73F
2:05 AM
CST
7:05 AM
JST
4h
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NH6606cs
NH All Nippon
738
9:20 AM
CST TT3
2:15 PM
JST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH661+2
ZH Shenzhen
738
9:20 AM
CST TT3
2:15 PM
JST
3h 55m
51%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NH6607cs
NH All Nippon
738
3:05 PM
JST TT1
7:05 PM
CST
5h
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH662+2
ZH Shenzhen
738
4:16 PM
JST T1
7:21 PM
CST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
HGH Hangzhou 5h 20m 3UCACZ CAGJJD Hangzhou (HGH) to Osaka flights
XMN Xiamen 5h 35m SC SC Xiamen (XMN) to Osaka flights
TPE Taoyuan 5h 35m B7BRCI BRCICX Taoyuan (TPE) to Osaka flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 5h 35m AFCACZ 9CCAFM Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Osaka flights
KHH Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) 5h 43m CI AKBRCI Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) (KHH) to Osaka flights
ICN Seoul 6h 16m CACZKE 7CBXCX Seoul (ICN) to Osaka flights
TAO Qingdao (Jiaozhou) 6h 30m CACZSC NHQWSC Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO) to Osaka flights
NRT Narita 6h 49m CAZH GKJLMM Narita (NRT) to Osaka flights
TNA Jinan (Licheng) 6h 55m 9CCACZ SC Jinan (Licheng) (TNA) to Osaka flights
PEK Beijing 7h CAHUO3 CAHUNH Beijing (PEK) to Osaka flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Shenzhen to Osaka
2 carriers, 19 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,530 mi 3h 55m nonstop +1h ahead

SZX–KIX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Shandong Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,530 miles in approximately 3h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SZX–KIX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SC Shandong Airlines 7 73F 4h
ZH Shenzhen Airlines Also: NH 6 738 3h55 Star Alliance NH
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – NH, ZH
73F Boeing 737 Freighter – SC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SC (7 flights/wk, 54%)
Star Alliance: ZH (6 flights/wk, 46%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SZX to KIX direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SZX to KIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,095
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.

Other ways to reach Osaka from Shenzhen

Nearby airports with service to Kansai International Airport.
Metric SZX→KIX HKG→KIX MFM→KIX
Distance from SZX 24 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 10 2
Weekly flights 19 234 14
Flight time 3h 55m 3h 20m 3h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of SZX with service to Kansai International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Osaka is 1 hour ahead of Shenzhen.
SZX: CST · KIX: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen, it's 7:00 PM in Osaka.
Distance & Flight Time
1,530 mi / 2,463 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 55m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a visa to enter Japan. Tourist visas can be obtained electronically through the JAPAN eVISA system, with stays of 15 or 30 days. Single-entry, double-entry, and multiple-entry options are available depending on financial documentation and travel history. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Getting to SZX

Shenzhen Metro Line 11 (Airport Express) runs from Futian or Luohu to the airport in 35–50 minutes (¥20–30). Trains run from 6am to around midnight. This is the standard option for arrivals from central Shenzhen and the Hong Kong border crossing at Futian.

Taxis from downtown Shenzhen (Luohu/Futian) cost ¥60–100 and take 30–50 minutes depending on expressway traffic. High-speed rail connections exist but require a shuttle or metro link from Shenzhen North station.

SZX–KIX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shenzhen to Osaka route.
Route details
Distance1,530 mi / 2,463 km
Flight time3h 55m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights19 out / 12 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SZX
IATA / ICAOSZX / ZGSZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr61.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: KIX
IATA / ICAOKIX / RJBB
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr30.6M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SZX to KIX flights.
Nonstop flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Kansai International Airport take about 3h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 1,530 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SZX to KIX: Shandong Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines.
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 Hangzhou Xiaoshan, Xiamen Gaoqi and Taiwan Taoyuan.
Osaka is 1 hour ahead of Shenzhen.
Yes, return flights from KIX to SZX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HKG, MFM and CAN. 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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SZX to KIX

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) are connected by nonstop service from Shandong Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SZX to KIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SZX to KIX is about 3 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,530 miles (2,463 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hangzhou Xiaoshan, Xiamen Gaoqi and Taiwan Taoyuan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hong Kong (HKG), Nossa Senhora do Carmo (MFM) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).