Distance From Thermal G. Ranch Gliderport to Kagoshima Airport

The distance from Thermal G. Ranch Gliderport () to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) is 6974 miles or 11223 kilometers or 6056 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 Erie ( United States ) to Kagoshima ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Erie and Kagoshima takes around 16 hours 1 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Thermal G. Ranch Gliderport, Erie, United States to Kagoshima Airport, Kagoshima, Japan is 16 hours 1 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 • - KOJ

Kilometers		11223 km
Statute Miles		6974 miles
Nautical Miles		6056 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 1 minutes

Thermal G. Ranch Gliderport to Kagoshima Airport Flight Route Map - to KOJ Flight Path

Location of Thermal G. Ranch Gliderport & Kagoshima Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Erie to Kagoshima nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Erie, United States and Kagoshima, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KOJ

Time difference between Erie (United States) and Kagoshima (Japan) is 13 Hours.
Kagoshima time is 13 Hours ahead of Erie.

Location	Local Time
Erie (United States)	2026-03-20, 01:12:40 EDT
Kagoshima (Japan)	2026-03-20, 14:12:40 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

Thermal G. Ranch Gliderport ( / ) Erie, United States

Destination

Kagoshima Airport (KOJ / RJFK) Kagoshima, Japan