Distance From Kumamoto Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport, KMJ - SLC Distance

The distance from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is 5966 miles or 9601 kilometers or 5181 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 Kumamoto ( Japan ) to Salt Lake City ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kumamoto and Salt Lake City takes around 13 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kumamoto Airport, Kumamoto, Japan to Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City, United States is 13 hours 42 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 • KMJ - SLC

Kilometers		9601 km
Statute Miles		5966 miles
Nautical Miles		5181 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 42 minutes

Kumamoto Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport Flight Route Map - KMJ to SLC Flight Path

Location of Kumamoto Airport & Salt Lake City International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kumamoto to Salt Lake City nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kumamoto, Japan and Salt Lake City, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Kumamoto, Japan and Salt Lake City, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KMJ - SLC

Time difference between Kumamoto (Japan) and Salt Lake City (United States) is 15 Hours.
Salt Lake City time is 15 Hours behind Kumamoto.

Location	Local Time
Kumamoto (Japan)	2026-03-20, 12:26:21 JST
Salt Lake City (United States)	2026-03-19, 21:26:21 MDT

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

Kumamoto Airport (KMJ / RJFT) Kumamoto, Japan

Destination

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC / KSLC) Salt Lake City, United States