Distance From Pukaruha Airport to Kagoshima Airport, PUK - KOJ Distance

The distance from Pukaruha Airport (PUK) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) is 7005 miles or 11273 kilometers or 6083 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 Pukaruha ( French Polynesia ) to Kagoshima ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Pukaruha and Kagoshima takes around 16 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Pukaruha Airport, Pukaruha, French Polynesia to Kagoshima Airport, Kagoshima, Japan is 16 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 • PUK - KOJ

Kilometers		11273 km
Statute Miles		7005 miles
Nautical Miles		6083 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 6 minutes

Pukaruha Airport to Kagoshima Airport Flight Route Map - PUK to KOJ Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Pukaruha, French Polynesia and Kagoshima, Japan. .

Nonstop flight route between Pukaruha, French Polynesia and Kagoshima, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PUK - KOJ

Time difference between Pukaruha (French Polynesia) and Kagoshima (Japan) is 18 Hours.
Kagoshima time is 18 Hours ahead of Pukaruha.

Location	Local Time
Pukaruha (French Polynesia)	2026-09-12, 00:57:13 -09
Kagoshima (Japan)	2026-09-12, 18:57:13 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

Pukaruha Airport (PUK / NTGQ) Pukaruha, French Polynesia

Destination

Kagoshima Airport (KOJ / RJFK) Kagoshima, Japan