Distance From Shirakawa Gliderport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport

The distance from Shirakawa Gliderport () to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) is 5682 miles or 9144 kilometers or 4934 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 Kumamoto ( Japan ) to Oakland ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kumamoto and Oakland takes around 13 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shirakawa Gliderport, Kumamoto, Japan to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, Oakland, United States is 13 hours 3 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 • - OAK

Kilometers		9144 km
Statute Miles		5682 miles
Nautical Miles		4934 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 3 minutes

Shirakawa Gliderport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport Flight Route Map - to OAK Flight Path

Location of Shirakawa Gliderport & Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kumamoto to Oakland nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kumamoto, Japan and Oakland, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Kumamoto, Japan and Oakland, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - OAK

Time difference between Kumamoto (Japan) and Oakland (United States) is 16 Hours.
Oakland time is 16 Hours behind Kumamoto.

Location	Local Time
Kumamoto (Japan)	2026-06-19, 10:28:28 JST
Oakland (United States)	2026-06-18, 18:28:28 PDT

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

Shirakawa Gliderport ( / ) Kumamoto, Japan

Destination

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK / KOAK) Oakland, United States