Frankfurt am Main to Osaka
11h 56m The flight from Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) covers 9,262 km (5,755 miles) and takes approximately 11h 56m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 42°, passing near 63.0° N, 85.8° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 16h 50m | 17h 16m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 11h 52m | 12h 18m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 10h 17m | 10h 43m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 10h 54m | 11h 19m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| FRA | KIX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Frankfurt Main Airport | Kansai International Airport |
| City | Frankfurt am Main | Osaka |
| Country | Germany | Japan |
| ICAO | EDDF | RJBB |
| Coordinates | 50.0267, 8.5584 | 34.4273, 135.244 |
| Elevation | 364 ft | 26 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Frankfurt am Main to Osaka?
A non-stop flight from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Osaka (KIX) takes about 11h 56m. The great-circle distance is 9,262 km (5,755 miles, 5,001 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 42°.
How far is Frankfurt am Main from Osaka?
9,262 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,755 miles or 5,001 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between FRA and KIX?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 9,262 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 11h 56m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Frankfurt am Main
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.