Distance From Guapiles Airport to Kagoshima Airport, GPL - KOJ Distance

The distance from Guapiles Airport (GPL) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) is 8745 miles or 14073 kilometers or 7594 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 Pococi ( Costa Rica ) to Kagoshima ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Pococi and Kagoshima takes around 20 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Guapiles Airport, Pococi, Costa Rica to Kagoshima Airport, Kagoshima, Japan is 20 hours 6 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 • GPL - KOJ

Kilometers		14073 km
Statute Miles		8745 miles
Nautical Miles		7594 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 6 minutes

Guapiles Airport to Kagoshima Airport Flight Route Map - GPL to KOJ Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Pococi, Costa Rica and Kagoshima, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GPL - KOJ

Time difference between Pococi (Costa Rica) and Kagoshima (Japan) is 15 Hours.
Kagoshima time is 15 Hours ahead of Pococi.

Location	Local Time
Pococi (Costa Rica)	2026-03-17, 14:03:27 CST
Kagoshima (Japan)	2026-03-18, 05:03:27 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

Guapiles Airport (GPL / MRGP) Pococi, Costa Rica

Destination

Kagoshima Airport (KOJ / RJFK) Kagoshima, Japan