Distance From Shirakawa Gliderport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport

The distance from Shirakawa Gliderport () to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) is 5371 miles or 8643 kilometers or 4664 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 Medina ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kumamoto and Medina takes around 12 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shirakawa Gliderport, Kumamoto, Japan to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport, Medina, Saudi Arabia is 12 hours 20 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 • - MED

Kilometers		8643 km
Statute Miles		5371 miles
Nautical Miles		4664 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 20 minutes

Shirakawa Gliderport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport Flight Route Map - to MED Flight Path

Location of Shirakawa Gliderport & Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kumamoto to Medina nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Kumamoto, Japan and Medina, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MED

Time difference between Kumamoto (Japan) and Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 6 Hours.
Medina time is 6 Hours behind Kumamoto.

Location	Local Time
Kumamoto (Japan)	2026-11-01, 11:44:59 JST
Medina (Saudi Arabia)	2026-11-01, 05:44:59 +03

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

Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED / OEMA) Medina, Saudi Arabia