Jinan (Licheng) to Osaka (TNA–KIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,025 mi airlines charter/private 21/wk
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SC2455
SC Shandong
73F
2:30 AM
CST
6:15 AM
JST
2h 45m
91%
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SC2499
SC Shandong
73F
3:10 AM
CST
6:20 AM
JST
2h 10m
91%
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SC8085+2
SC Shandong
738
11:20 AM
CST
2:55 PM
JST
2h 35m
91%
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SC2500
SC Shandong
73F
3:50 AM
JST
5:40 AM
CST
2h 50m
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SC8086+2
SC Shandong
738
4:00 PM
JST T1
5:55 PM
CST
2h 55m
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NH6571cs
NH All Nippon
738
4:00 PM
JST TT1
5:55 PM
CST
2h 55m
42%
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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
ICN Seoul 4h 25m OZRFSC → 7CBXCX Seoul (ICN) to Osaka flights
DLC Dalian (Ganjingzi) 4h 30m 9CCASC → 9C Dalian (Ganjingzi) (DLC) to Osaka flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 4h 55m AFEYKL → 9CCAFM Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Osaka flights
HKG Hong Kong 7h 44m SC → CXEYHB Hong Kong (HKG) to Osaka flights
SZX Shenzhen 7h 45m 9CCACZ → NHSCZH Shenzhen (SZX) to Osaka flights
PEK Beijing 10h 42m MU → CAHUNH Beijing (PEK) to Osaka flights
XMN Xiamen 10h 55m 3UMFSC → SC Xiamen (XMN) to Osaka flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 11h 20m 3UCAGS → SC Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Osaka flights
DMK Bangkok 12h 37m SL → XJ Bangkok (DMK) to Osaka flights
SIN Singapore 14h 8m SC → AIFJMM Singapore (SIN) to Osaka flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Jinan (Licheng) to Osaka
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,025 mi 2h 35m nonstop +1h ahead

TNA–KIX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Shandong Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,025 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore TNA Routes KIX Routes TNA Live Flights KIX Live Flights
All flights from Osaka (KIX) Osaka to Jinan (Licheng) flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TNA–KIX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SC Shandong Airlines 21 738, 73F 2h10-2h45 – – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – SC
73F Boeing 737 Freighter – SC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SC (21 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TNA to KIX direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
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
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TNA to KIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
NGO ~4h 25m ICN ~4h 25m DLC ~4h 30m PVG ~4h 55m HKG ~7h 44m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,136
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Osaka from Jinan (Licheng)

Nearby airports with service to Kansai International Airport.
Metric TNA→KIX TSN→KIX TAO→KIX
Distance from TNA – 157 mi 163 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 21 1 17
Flight time 2h 35m 2h 35m 2h 20m
Tianjin (TSN) to Osaka flights · Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO) to Osaka flights
Airports within 200 miles of TNA with service to Kansai International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Osaka is 1 hour ahead of Jinan (Licheng).
TNA: CST · KIX: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Jinan (Licheng), it's 7:00 PM in Osaka.
Distance & Flight Time
1,025 mi / 1,649 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m 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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

TNA–KIX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Jinan (Licheng) to Osaka route.
Route details
Distance1,025 mi / 1,649 km
Flight time2h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TNA
Full nameJinan Yaoqiang International Airport
IATA / ICAOTNA / ZSJN
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr14.3M
Elevation76 ft / 23 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 TNA to KIX flights.
Nonstop flights from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport to Kansai International Airport take about 2h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 1,025 miles.
1 airline operates flights from TNA to KIX: Shandong 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 Incheon, Dalian Zhoushuizi and Shanghai Pudong.
Osaka is 1 hour ahead of Jinan (Licheng).
Yes, return flights from KIX to TNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TSN and TAO. 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 TNA to KIX

Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) are connected by nonstop service from Shandong Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

TNA to KIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TNA to KIX is about 2 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,025 miles (1,649 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Incheon, Dalian Zhoushuizi and Shanghai Pudong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tianjin (TSN) and Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO).