HNL
Honolulu
United States
7,072 km
4,394 miles
KOJ
Kagoshima
Japan
Distance
7,072 km
4,394 mi / 3,819 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
296°
west northwest

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HNL KOJ
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Kagoshima Airport
IATA Code HNL KOJ
ICAO Code PHNL RJFK
City Honolulu Kagoshima
Country United States Japan
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 13 ft 906 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 31.800000, 130.720000

Honolulu (HNL) to Kagoshima (KOJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) in Kagoshima, Japan is 7,072 kilometers (4,394 miles / 3,819 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:00 in Honolulu, it's 16:00 in Kagoshima. With a 19-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Kagoshima (KOJ) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 80° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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