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LGW to KMJ: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Kumamoto (Kumamoto Airport)
5,917 mi
9,522 km · 5,141 nm
12h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,917 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 4m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
- KMJ — Kumamoto Airport · Kumamoto, Japan
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LGW
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport25 mi away
- KRH · Redhill Aerodrome5 mi away
- BQH · London Biggin Hill Airport16 mi away
- ESH · Shoreham Airport22 mi away
Near KMJ
- HSG · Saga Airport39 mi away
- AXJ · Amakusa Airport47 mi away
- NGS · Nagasaki Airport55 mi away
- FUK · Fukuoka Airport57 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from KMJ?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Kumamoto (KMJ) is 5,917 miles (9,522 km, 5,141 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to KMJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 4m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between London and Kumamoto?
Kumamoto is 8 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to KMJ?
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