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Flights from Zurich to Osaka

There are no direct flights from Zurich to Osaka. The fastest way is one stop via Munich or Seoul, about 14h 09m door to door (26 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 09m
ZRHOSAMUC

Zurich to Osaka at a glance

Fastest journey14h 09mVia Munich, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich or Seoul

Best ways to fly from Zurich to Osaka

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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ZRH Munich (MUC) OSA
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, SWISS · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Sat09:45 ZRH10:34 MUC1h 56m connection12:30 MUC06:54 OSASWISS + Lufthansa
10 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 09m
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ZRH Seoul (ICN) OSA
Leg 1: Korean Air, SWISS · Leg 2: Aero K, Air Busan, Air Seoul
Tue13:30 ZRH07:18 ICN2h 12m connection09:30 ICN11:06 OSASWISS + Eastar Jet
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 36m
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ZRH Hong Kong (HKG) OSA
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, SWISS · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines
Wed14:00 ZRH07:10 HKG1h 05m connection08:15 HKG12:46 OSACathay Pacific
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 15h 46m
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ZRH Bangkok (BKK) OSA
Leg 1: SWISS, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Japan Airlines, Peach, Thai Airways
Sun14:30 ZRH05:53 BKK2h 37m connection08:30 BKK15:46 OSAThai Airways
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 18h 16m
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ZRH Amsterdam (AMS) OSA
Leg 1: KLM, SWISS · Leg 2: KLM
One airline, one ticket ~14h 48m
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ZRH Shanghai (PVG) OSA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, SWISS · Leg 2: Air China, All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 25m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
9,472 km5,882 miles
Journey time
14h 09mon current schedules
Time difference
+8hOsaka vs Zurich
Currency in Osaka
JPY
Airports
ZRH → KIX, ITM, UKB

Flights from Zurich to Osaka: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zurich to Osaka?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Munich, Seoul and Hong Kong. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Zurich to Osaka?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,472 km.
Where do you change planes between Zurich and Osaka?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC), Seoul (ICN), Hong Kong (HKG) and Bangkok (BKK). Air Dolomiti flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zurich and Osaka?
Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH). Osaka: Kansai International Airport (KIX), Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM) and Kobe Airport (UKB).
What is the time difference between Zurich and Osaka?
Osaka is 8 hours ahead of Zurich.

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