Distance From Nuku Hiva Airport to Kagoshima Airport, NHV - KOJ Distance

The distance from Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) is 6483 miles or 10433 kilometers or 5630 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 Nuku Hiva ( French Polynesia ) to Kagoshima ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nuku Hiva and Kagoshima takes around 14 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nuku Hiva Airport, Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia to Kagoshima Airport, Kagoshima, Japan is 14 hours 54 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 • NHV - KOJ

Kilometers		10433 km
Statute Miles		6483 miles
Nautical Miles		5630 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 54 minutes

Nuku Hiva Airport to Kagoshima Airport Flight Route Map - NHV to KOJ Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia and Kagoshima, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NHV - KOJ

Time difference between Nuku Hiva (French Polynesia) and Kagoshima (Japan) is 18 Hours 30 Minutes.
Kagoshima time is 18 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Nuku Hiva.

Location	Local Time
Nuku Hiva (French Polynesia)	2025-12-15, 20:59:43 -0930
Kagoshima (Japan)	2025-12-16, 15:29:43 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

Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV / NTMD) Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia

Destination

Kagoshima Airport (KOJ / RJFK) Kagoshima, Japan