Xiamen to Osaka (XMN–KIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 5h 20m 9CAYCA → 9CCAFM Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Osaka flights
TPE Taoyuan 5h 25m AEBRCI → BRCICX Taoyuan (TPE) to Osaka flights
HGH Hangzhou 5h 45m 3UCAHU → CAGJJD Hangzhou (HGH) to Osaka flights
NTG Nantong (Tongzhou) 5h 50m CAZH → 3U Nantong (Tongzhou) (NTG) to Osaka flights
TAO Qingdao (Jiaozhou) 5h 55m 3UCAMF → NHQWSC Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO) to Osaka flights
ICN Seoul 5h 58m KEMF → 7CBXCX Seoul (ICN) to Osaka flights
NRT Narita 6h 10m JLMFNH → GKJLMM Narita (NRT) to Osaka flights
HKG Hong Kong 6h 16m CX → CXEYHB Hong Kong (HKG) to Osaka flights
TNA Jinan (Licheng) 6h 20m 3UCAMF → SC Jinan (Licheng) (TNA) to Osaka flights
TSN Tianjin 6h 25m 3UCAGS → GS Tianjin (TSN) to Osaka flights
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Xiamen to Osaka
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,233 mi 2h 30m nonstop +1h ahead

XMN–KIX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Shandong Airlines and Xiamen Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,233 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop XMN–KIX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SC Shandong Airlines 7 73F 2h30 – – –
MF Xiamen Air 0 – – – – –
Aircraft on this route
73F Boeing 737 Freighter – SC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MF + SC (7 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, XMN to KIX direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for XMN to KIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
PVG ~5h 20m TPE ~5h 25m HGH ~5h 45m NTG ~5h 50m TAO ~5h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,662
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
+1h
Osaka is 1 hour ahead of Xiamen.
XMN: CST · KIX: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen, it's 7:00 PM in Osaka.
Distance & Flight Time
1,233 mi / 1,984 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m 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.
Getting to XMN

Xiamen Metro Line 3 connects the airport to the city centre and Xiamen North Railway Station in 30–40 minutes for CNY 6–8. Airport shuttle buses also serve the ferry terminal and major hotels for CNY 20. The airport is on Xiamen Island, about 12 km from the city centre.DiDi and taxis from downtown cost CNY 40–70 depending on traffic and origin. Driving via Huli Avenue to the airport takes 20–35 minutes. Note that Xiamen Island has limited road capacity on key arteries; evening peak hours can add significant time.

Facts

XMN–KIX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Xiamen to Osaka route.
Route details
Distance1,233 mi / 1,984 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: XMN
Full nameXiamen Gaoqi International Airport
IATA / ICAOXMN / ZSAM
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation59 ft / 18 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 XMN to KIX flights.
Nonstop flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Kansai International Airport take about 2h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 1,233 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from XMN to KIX: Shandong Airlines and Xiamen Air.
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 Shanghai Pudong, Taiwan Taoyuan and Hangzhou Xiaoshan.
Osaka is 1 hour ahead of Xiamen.
Yes, return flights from KIX to XMN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from XMN to KIX

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) are connected by nonstop service from Shandong Airlines and Xiamen Air. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

XMN to KIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from XMN to KIX is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,233 miles (1,984 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shanghai Pudong, Taiwan Taoyuan and Hangzhou Xiaoshan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.