Edmonton to Kitakyushu (YEG–KKJ) — 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 1 hub
LAX Los Angeles 34h 14m QFSKWS → KE Los Angeles (LAX) to Kitakyushu flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Edmonton to Kitakyushu
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 5,284 mi 10h 26m nonstop +15h ahead

YEG–KKJ had nonstop service from Korean Air, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 5,284 miles in 10h 26m.

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All flights from Kitakyushu (KKJ) Kitakyushu to Edmonton flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YEG–KKJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KE Korean Air 1 – – 100% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: KE (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YEG to KKJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~34h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
LAX ~34h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
21
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
YEG → KKJ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
KKJ → YEG
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YEG delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+15h
Kitakyushu is 15 hours ahead of Edmonton.
YEG: MDT · KKJ: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Edmonton, it's 9:00 AM (next day) in Kitakyushu.
Distance & Flight Time
5,284 mi / 8,504 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 26m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

YEG–KKJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Edmonton to Kitakyushu route.
Route details
Distance5,284 mi / 8,504 km
Flight time10h 26m
Time difference+15 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YEG
Full nameEdmonton International Airport
IATA / ICAOYEG / CYEG
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr8.5M
Elevation2,373 ft / 723 m
Destination: KKJ
Full nameKitakyushu Airport
IATA / ICAOKKJ / RJFR
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YEG to KKJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Edmonton International Airport to Kitakyushu Airport take about 10h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 5,284 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from YEG to KKJ: Korean Air. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 10h 26m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles.
Kitakyushu is 15 hours ahead of Edmonton.
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 YEG to KKJ

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) had nonstop service from Korean Air, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

YEG to KKJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YEG to KKJ is about 10 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,284 miles (8,504 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.