Vancouver to Osaka (YVR–KIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AC Air Canada
789
1:40 PM
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4:25 PM+1
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AC Air Canada
789
6:00 PM
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11:14 AM
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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 58m NH → 7GAIAS Tokyo (HND) to Osaka flights
ICN Seoul 14h 20m ACKEOZ → 7CBXCX Seoul (ICN) to Osaka flights
NRT Narita 14h 50m ACJLMH → GKJLMM Narita (NRT) to Osaka flights
SFO San Francisco 14h 54m ACAVCM → UA San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka flights
TPE Taoyuan 15h 55m ACBRCI → BRCICX Taoyuan (TPE) to Osaka flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 16h 5m ACMU → 9CCAFM Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Osaka flights
LAX Los Angeles 16h 10m AAACAS → CIJLMH Los Angeles (LAX) to Osaka flights
HKG Hong Kong 18h 11m ACCXHX → CXEYHB Hong Kong (HKG) to Osaka flights
ORD Chicago 18h 35m AAACAV → BRCI Chicago (ORD) to Osaka flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 19h 29m CZ → CZJL Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Osaka flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Vancouver to Osaka
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,930 mi 10h 45m nonstop +16h ahead

YVR–KIX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 4,930 miles in approximately 10h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Osaka (KIX) Osaka to Vancouver flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YVR–KIX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 4 789 10h45 84% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (4 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, YVR to KIX direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to KIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
HND ~12h 58m YEG ~13h 16m ICN ~14h 20m NRT ~14h 50m SFO ~14h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,293
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
YVR → KIX
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Return
KIX → YVR
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+16h
Osaka is 16 hours ahead of Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · KIX: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 10:00 AM (next day) in Osaka.
Distance & Flight Time
4,930 mi / 7,934 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 45m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Canadian passport holders enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism or business. Passport must be valid for the expected duration of stay. No advance authorization is required. Overstaying is a criminal offence that carries fines, deportation, and potential re-entry bans.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to YVR

The Canada Line SkyTrain connects Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver to the airport in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 (Compass card, add-fare zone from zone 2). Trains run every 6–8 minutes from 05:00 to 01:00.Taxis to the airport from downtown cost CAD $35–45; Uber and Lyft operate from a designated ride-share zone at the Domestic and International terminals. Driving via Highway 99 South takes 20–35 minutes in normal traffic; budget more during evening rush on the Oak Street Bridge approach.

Facts

YVR–KIX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Osaka route.
Route details
Distance4,930 mi / 7,934 km
Flight time10h 45m
Time difference+16 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YVR
Full nameVancouver International Airport
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 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 YVR to KIX flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Kansai International Airport take about 10h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 4,930 miles.
1 airline operates flights from YVR to KIX: Air Canada.
This route has limited weekly 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 Tokyo Haneda, Incheon and Narita.
Osaka is 16 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from KIX to YVR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 YVR to KIX

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YVR to KIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to KIX is about 10 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,930 miles (7,934 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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