Distance From Waterloo Airport to Kansai International Airport, YKF - KIX Distance

The distance from Waterloo Airport (YKF) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) is 6606 miles or 10632 kilometers or 5737 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Kitchener ( Canada ) to Osaka ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kitchener and Osaka takes around 15 hours 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Waterloo Airport, Kitchener, Canada to Kansai International Airport, Osaka, Japan is 15 hours 11 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • YKF - KIX

Kilometers		10632 km
Statute Miles		6606 miles
Nautical Miles		5737 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 11 minutes

Waterloo Airport to Kansai International Airport Flight Route Map - YKF to KIX Flight Path

Location of Waterloo Airport & Kansai International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kitchener to Osaka nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kitchener, Canada and Osaka, Japan. .

Nonstop flight route between Kitchener, Canada and Osaka, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YKF - KIX

Time difference between Kitchener (Canada) and Osaka (Japan) is 13 Hours.
Osaka time is 13 Hours ahead of Kitchener.

Location	Local Time
Kitchener (Canada)	2026-03-16, 03:07:36 EDT
Osaka (Japan)	2026-03-16, 16:07:36 JST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Waterloo Airport (YKF / CYKF) Kitchener, Canada

Destination

Kansai International Airport (KIX / RJBB) Osaka, Japan