Seoul to Osaka flights
Direct and connecting flights from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Seoul to Osaka take?
Flight time from Seoul (GMP) to Osaka (KIX) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Seoul to Osaka?
Airline availability for GMP to KIX changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Seoul to Osaka?
Direct (nonstop) availability on GMP to KIX varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- Korean Air5-yr attributed events: 3Last 90 days: none recorded
- Japan Airlines Domestic5-yr attributed events: 14Last 90 days: none recorded
- Asiana Airlines5-yr attributed events: 1Last 90 days: none recorded
- Jeju Air5-yr attributed events: 2Last 90 days: none recorded
- APJ5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Korean Air | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Japan Airlines Domestic | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Asiana Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Jeju Air | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| APJ | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning GMP → KIX
GMP to KIX is a short-haul route of 836 km (519 mi). See the return KIX → GMP route.
Alternative airports near Seoul: Seoul East (SSN) — 31 km, Seoul (ICN) — 32 km, Suwon (SWU) — 40 km.
Alternative airports near Osaka: Kobe (UKB) — 23 km, Osaka (ITM) — 44 km, Tokushima (TKS) — 67 km.