United Arab Emirates to Japan Β· 4,775 miles (7,685 km)

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Osaka (KIX) flights

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22,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Osaka (KIX) starts at 22,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on Etihad Airways, plus taxes and fees from $35.40. One airline flies nonstop from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Osaka (KIX): Etihad Airways. The two airports are 4,775 miles (7,685 km) apart. There are also 20 ways to fly it with one stop, through Seoul, Beijing and Shanghai and more.

How many miles AUH to KIX costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn Etihad Airways22,500$35.40–45
Etihad GuestOn Etihad Airways37,000$145.40–845
Air Canada AeroplanOn Etihad Airways40,000$63.40–73
TAP Miles&GoOn Etihad Airways40,000$80.20–439.80
SAS EuroBonusOn Etihad Airways48,000$85.80–151.40
JetBlue TrueBlueOn Etihad Airways49,000$35.40–45
Starlux (COSMILE)On Etihad Airways80,000$68.40–78

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from AUH to KIX

  • Etihad Airways logo
    Etihad AirwaysNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 4 programsWho books it

Book AUH to KIX with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

AUH to KIX with one stop

20 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Seoul (ICN)Etihad Airways, then Jeju Air, Korean Air and 8 more
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    Jeju Air logo
    Korean Air logo
    Jin Air logo
    +7
  • Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
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    Air China logo
    ANA logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
  • Via Shanghai (PVG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
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    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Spring Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    +5
  • Via Hangzhou (HGH)Etihad Airways, then Beijing Capital Airlines, Air China and 1 more
    Etihad Airways logo
    Beijing Capital Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    GJ
  • Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
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    Qatar Airways logo
    Qatar Airways logo
  • Via Taipei (TPE)Etihad Airways, then EVA Air, China Airlines and 9 more
    Etihad Airways logo
    EVA Air logo
    China Airlines logo
    Cathay Pacific logo
    +8
  • Via Guangzhou (CAN)Etihad Airways, then China Southern Airlines and 9 Air
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    China Southern Airlines logo
    AQ
  • Via Shenzhen (SZX)Etihad Airways, then Shenzhen Airlines
    Etihad Airways logo
    Shenzhen Airlines logo
  • Via Hanoi (HAN)Etihad Airways, then Vietnam Airlines and VietJet Air
    Etihad Airways logo
    Vietnam Airlines logo
    VietJet Air logo
  • Via Hong Kong (HKG)Etihad Airways, then Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines and 3 more
    Etihad Airways logo
    Cathay Pacific logo
    Hong Kong Airlines logo
    Peach Aviation logo
    +2
  • Via Chiang Mai (CNX)Etihad Airways, then Thai Vietjet Air
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    VZ
  • Via Tokyo (NRT)Etihad Airways, then Jetstar Japan and Peach Aviation
    Etihad Airways logo
    Jetstar Japan logo
    Peach Aviation logo
  • Via Bangkok (BKK)Etihad Airways and Condor, then JAL, Thai Airways International and 2 more
    Etihad Airways logo
    Condor logo
    JAL logo
    Thai Airways International logo
    Peach Aviation logo
    +1
  • Via Manila (MNL)Etihad Airways, then Cebu Pacific Air, Jetstar Japan and 1 more
    Etihad Airways logo
    Cebu Pacific Air logo
    Jetstar Japan logo
    Philippine Airlines logo
  • Via Kuala Lumpur (KUL)Etihad Airways, then AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines and 1 more
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    AirAsia X logo
    Malaysia Airlines logo
    Batik Air Malaysia logo
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AUH to KIX: common questions

How many miles does AUH to KIX cost?

In economy it starts at 22,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on Etihad Airways, plus taxes and fees from $35.40. Next cheapest: Etihad Guest (37,000), Air Canada Aeroplan (40,000) and TAP Miles&Go (40,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from AUH to KIX?

Etihad Airways flies nonstop from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Osaka (KIX).

How far is Abu Dhabi from Osaka by plane?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Osaka (KIX) are 4,775 miles (7,685 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book AUH to KIX award flights?

4 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Etihad Guest and JetBlue TrueBlue. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Abu Dhabi and Osaka?

The most direct connections are through Seoul (ICN), Beijing (PEK), Shanghai (PVG), Hangzhou (HGH) and Doha (DOH). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air China through Beijing.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.