Distance From May Airport to Kagoshima Airport

The distance from May Airport () to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) is 5779 miles or 9301 kilometers or 5019 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 May ( United States ) to Kagoshima ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between May and Kagoshima takes around 13 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from May Airport, May, United States to Kagoshima Airport, Kagoshima, Japan is 13 hours 17 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		9301 km
Statute Miles		5779 miles
Nautical Miles		5019 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 17 minutes

May Airport to Kagoshima Airport Flight Route Map - to KOJ Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between May, United States and Kagoshima, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KOJ

Time difference between May (United States) and Kagoshima (Japan) is 15 Hours.
Kagoshima time is 15 Hours ahead of May.

Location	Local Time
May (United States)	2026-05-01, 03:35:40 MDT
Kagoshima (Japan)	2026-05-01, 18:35:40 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

May Airport ( / 0U8) May, United States

Destination

Kagoshima Airport (KOJ / RJFK) Kagoshima, Japan