Flights to Kumamoto
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Kumamoto is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kumamoto Airport (KMJ), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,840 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kyushu Saga International Airport (HSG, 53 km), Nagasaki Airport (NGS, 74 km), Fukuoka Airport (FUK, 90 km), Amakusa Airport (AXJ, 61 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | 16 km (10 mi) | 9,840 ft | 642 ft |
| Kyushu Saga International Airport | HSG | 53 km (33 mi) | 6,562 ft | 6 ft |
| Nagasaki Airport | NGS | 74 km (46 mi) | 9,840 ft | 15 ft |
| Fukuoka Airport | FUK | 90 km (56 mi) | 9,186 ft | 32 ft |
| Amakusa Airport (regional) | AXJ | 61 km (38 mi) | 3,281 ft | 340 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,840 ft, KMJ handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 642 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Kumamoto
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kumamoto to Shanghai | China | 888 km (552 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Kumamoto to Tianjin | China | 1,403 km (872 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Kumamoto to Hangzhou | China | 1,036 km (644 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Kumamoto to Seoul | South Korea | 628 km (390 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Kumamoto to Harbin | China | 1,480 km (920 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Kumamoto to Tokyo | Japan | 887 km (551 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Kumamoto to Hefei | China | 1,263 km (785 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Kumamoto to Weifang | China | 1,143 km (710 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Kumamoto to Nanjing | China | 1,121 km (696 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Kumamoto to Shenyang | China | 1,187 km (737 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Kumamoto to Jinan | China | 1,322 km (821 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Kumamoto to Taipei | Taiwan | 1,239 km (770 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Kumamoto to Dalian | China | 1,063 km (661 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Kumamoto to Qingdao | China | 1,012 km (629 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Kumamoto to Yantai | China | 988 km (614 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Kumamoto to Suzhou | China | 966 km (600 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Kumamoto to Changchun | China | 1,317 km (818 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Kumamoto to Pudong | China | 883 km (549 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Kumamoto to Zibo | China | 1,234 km (767 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Kumamoto to Yangzhou | China | 1,055 km (655 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Kumamoto to Huai'an | China | 1,089 km (677 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Kumamoto to Wuxi | China | 988 km (614 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Kumamoto to Chongqing | China | 2,319 km (1,441 mi) | about 3 h 43 min |
| Kumamoto to Chengdu | China | 2,522 km (1,567 mi) | about 3 h 59 min |
| Kumamoto to Beijing | China | 1,501 km (933 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Kumamoto to Guangzhou | China | 2,019 km (1,255 mi) | about 3 h 20 min |
| Kumamoto to Shenzhen | China | 1,991 km (1,237 mi) | about 3 h 18 min |
| Kumamoto to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,552 km (5,314 mi) | about 11 h 43 min |
| Kumamoto to Wuhan | China | 1,572 km (977 mi) | about 2 h 46 min |
| Kumamoto to Lahore | Pakistan | 5,239 km (3,255 mi) | about 7 h 28 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Kumamoto?
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) is the closest large airport at 16 km (10 mi). The others, HSG, NGS, FUK, AXJ, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is KMJ from Kumamoto city centre?
16 km (10 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Kumamoto on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.