Distance From İstanbul Airport to Kagoshima Airport, IST - KOJ Distance

The distance from İstanbul Airport (IST) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) is 5361 miles or 8627 kilometers or 4655 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 Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey ) to Kagoshima ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Arnavutköy, Istanbul and Kagoshima takes around 12 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey to Kagoshima Airport, Kagoshima, Japan is 12 hours 19 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 • IST - KOJ

Kilometers		8627 km
Statute Miles		5361 miles
Nautical Miles		4655 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 19 minutes

İstanbul Airport to Kagoshima Airport Flight Route Map - IST to KOJ Flight Path

Location of İstanbul Airport & Kagoshima Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Arnavutköy, Istanbul to Kagoshima nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey and Kagoshima, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • IST - KOJ

Time difference between Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) and Kagoshima (Japan) is 6 Hours.
Kagoshima time is 6 Hours ahead of Arnavutköy, Istanbul.

Location	Local Time
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2025-12-08, 03:46:12 +03
Kagoshima (Japan)	2025-12-08, 09:46:12 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

İstanbul Airport (IST / LTFM) Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey

Destination

Kagoshima Airport (KOJ / RJFK) Kagoshima, Japan