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

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AC Air Canada
789
2:41 PM
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Vancouver to Osaka
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 4,930 mi 10h 52m nonstop +16h ahead 26 1-stop hubs

YVR–KIX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 4,930 miles in approximately 10h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore YVR Routes KIX Routes YVR Live Flights KIX Live Flights YVR Delays
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 10h52 73% 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
26
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
ANC ~13h 9m YEG ~13h 19m XMN ~17h 55m TPE ~19h 38m ATL ~21h 39m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,066
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
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Return
KIX → YVR
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
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 52m.
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 52m
Time difference+16 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
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 approximately 10h 52m. The route covers 4,930 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Canada.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from YVR to KIX. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ANC, YEG, XMN, TPE, ATL, MUC, CAN, MNL, AMS, SIN, BNE, KUL, CDG, NRT, SYD, ICN, HKG, HND, SFO, SZX, LAX, PVG, HNL, PEK, ORD and BKK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 10 hours 52 minutes. 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

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via ANC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.