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Flights Frankfurt → Osaka

FRA → KIX

12h
Flight time (est.)
14.8
Average risk (Low)
1
Airlines

How long is the flight from Frankfurt to Osaka?

The flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Osaka (KIX) takes about 12h. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.

Route overview

The flight route operates from Frankfurt to Osaka, utilizing a Boeing 747-400 aircraft. The destination airport in Osaka opened in 1994 and serves over 23 million passengers annually.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~9,262 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €600 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Frankfurt (FRA) → Osaka (KIX) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 14.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Osaka the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.

Heading to Osaka: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Frankfurt (FRA) to Osaka (KIX) heads north-east for about 9,262 km, a flight time of roughly 12h 0m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 min (atfm); arriving into Osaka it is 1.5 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
7h ahead
Arrival (dest. local time)
09:00
Elevation KIX
26 ft
Typical aircraft
Boeing 747-400
Est. CO₂/passenger
~834 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
Lufthansa Cargo (LH) 74% 21 min 0.0%

Airlines operating FRA-KIX

Frequently asked questions about FRA-KIX

The flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Osaka (KIX) takes about 12h. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.

Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.

The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.

The route is operated by 1 airline: Lufthansa Cargo.

Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Osaka, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.

The Frankfurt-Osaka route is about 9,262 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.