KOJ
Kagoshima
Japan
8,591 km
5,338 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
8,591 km
5,338 mi / 4,639 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
42°
northeast

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KOJ SEA
Airport Name Kagoshima Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code KOJ SEA
ICAO Code RJFK KSEA
City Kagoshima Seattle
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 906 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 31.800000, 130.720000 47.450000, -122.310000

Kagoshima (KOJ) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) in Kagoshima, Japan to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 8,591 kilometers (5,338 miles / 4,639 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Japan with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:47 in Kagoshima, it's 21:47 in Seattle. With a 17-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Kagoshima (KOJ) follows a heading of 304° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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