Distance From Santa Monica Municipal Airport to Kagoshima Airport, SMO - KOJ Distance

The distance from Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) is 6043 miles or 9725 kilometers or 5248 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 Santa Monica ( United States ) to Kagoshima ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Monica and Kagoshima takes around 13 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santa Monica Municipal Airport, Santa Monica, United States to Kagoshima Airport, Kagoshima, Japan is 13 hours 53 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 • SMO - KOJ

Kilometers		9725 km
Statute Miles		6043 miles
Nautical Miles		5248 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 53 minutes

Santa Monica Municipal Airport to Kagoshima Airport Flight Route Map - SMO to KOJ Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Santa Monica, United States and Kagoshima, Japan. .

Nonstop flight route between Santa Monica, United States and Kagoshima, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SMO - KOJ

Time difference between Santa Monica (United States) and Kagoshima (Japan) is 17 Hours.
Kagoshima time is 17 Hours ahead of Santa Monica.

Location	Local Time
Santa Monica (United States)	2026-03-03, 21:19:46 PST
Kagoshima (Japan)	2026-03-04, 14:19:46 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

Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO / KSMO) Santa Monica, United States

Destination

Kagoshima Airport (KOJ / RJFK) Kagoshima, Japan