Distance From Van Vleck Airport to Kagoshima Airport

The distance from Van Vleck Airport () to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) is 5743 miles or 9242 kilometers or 4987 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 Rancho Murieta ( United States ) to Kagoshima ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rancho Murieta and Kagoshima takes around 13 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Van Vleck Airport, Rancho Murieta, United States to Kagoshima Airport, Kagoshima, Japan is 13 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 • - KOJ

Kilometers		9242 km
Statute Miles		5743 miles
Nautical Miles		4987 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 12 minutes

Van Vleck Airport to Kagoshima Airport Flight Route Map - to KOJ Flight Path

Location of Van Vleck Airport & Kagoshima Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rancho Murieta to Kagoshima nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Rancho Murieta, United States and Kagoshima, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KOJ

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

Location	Local Time
Rancho Murieta (United States)	2025-12-16, 01:40:14 PST
Kagoshima (Japan)	2025-12-16, 18:40:14 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

Van Vleck Airport ( / 57CN) Rancho Murieta, United States

Destination

Kagoshima Airport (KOJ / RJFK) Kagoshima, Japan