Distance From Yamagata Airport to Kualanamu International Airport, GAJ - KNO Distance

The distance from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) is 3546 miles or 5706 kilometers or 3079 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 Higashine ( Japan ) to Medan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Higashine and Medan takes around 8 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Yamagata Airport, Higashine, Japan to Kualanamu International Airport, Medan, Indonesia is 8 hours 9 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 • GAJ - KNO

Kilometers		5706 km
Statute Miles		3546 miles
Nautical Miles		3079 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 9 minutes

Yamagata Airport to Kualanamu International Airport Flight Route Map - GAJ to KNO Flight Path

Location of Yamagata Airport & Kualanamu International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Higashine to Medan nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Higashine, Japan and Medan, Indonesia. .

Nonstop flight route between Higashine, Japan and Medan, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GAJ - KNO

Time difference between Higashine (Japan) and Medan (Indonesia) is 2 Hours.
Medan time is 2 Hours behind Higashine.

Location	Local Time
Higashine (Japan)	2025-12-16, 08:47:04 JST
Medan (Indonesia)	2025-12-16, 06:47:04 WIB

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

Yamagata Airport (GAJ / RJSC) Higashine, Japan

Destination

Kualanamu International Airport (KNO / WIMM) Medan, Indonesia