Distance From Elk River Airport to Kagoshima Airport

The distance from Elk River Airport () to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) is 5600 miles or 9012 kilometers or 4863 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 Elk River ( United States ) to Kagoshima ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Elk River and Kagoshima takes around 12 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Elk River Airport, Elk River, United States to Kagoshima Airport, Kagoshima, Japan is 12 hours 52 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 • - KOJ

Kilometers		9012 km
Statute Miles		5600 miles
Nautical Miles		4863 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 52 minutes

Elk River Airport to Kagoshima Airport Flight Route Map - to KOJ Flight Path

Location of Elk River Airport & Kagoshima Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Elk River to Kagoshima nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Elk River, United States and Kagoshima, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KOJ

Time difference between Elk River (United States) and Kagoshima (Japan) is 16 Hours.
Kagoshima time is 16 Hours ahead of Elk River.

Location	Local Time
Elk River (United States)	2025-12-14, 05:11:00 MST
Kagoshima (Japan)	2025-12-14, 21:11:00 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

Elk River Airport ( / ID85) Elk River, United States

Destination

Kagoshima Airport (KOJ / RJFK) Kagoshima, Japan