Distance From Sam Mbakwe International Airport to Kagoshima Airport, QOW - KOJ Distance

The distance from Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) is 7923 miles or 12750 kilometers or 6880 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 Owerri ( Nigeria ) to Kagoshima ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Owerri and Kagoshima takes around 18 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sam Mbakwe International Airport, Owerri, Nigeria to Kagoshima Airport, Kagoshima, Japan is 18 hours 12 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 • QOW - KOJ

Kilometers		12750 km
Statute Miles		7923 miles
Nautical Miles		6880 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 12 minutes

Sam Mbakwe International Airport to Kagoshima Airport Flight Route Map - QOW to KOJ Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Owerri, Nigeria and Kagoshima, Japan. .

Nonstop flight route between Owerri, Nigeria and Kagoshima, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • QOW - KOJ

Time difference between Owerri (Nigeria) and Kagoshima (Japan) is 8 Hours.
Kagoshima time is 8 Hours ahead of Owerri.

Location	Local Time
Owerri (Nigeria)	2026-06-13, 17:36:13 WAT
Kagoshima (Japan)	2026-06-14, 01:36:13 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

Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW / DNIM) Owerri, Nigeria

Destination

Kagoshima Airport (KOJ / RJFK) Kagoshima, Japan