Direct flights from Kagoshima (KOJ) to Yakushima (KUM): 7 nonstop departures observed each week across 1 airline. 91% of the last 44 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is on schedule. 1 of the 44 tracked flights was cancelled. The nonstop covers 158 km, an estimated 42 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Kagoshima and Yakushima. Updated 23 September 2026 at 20:08 UTC.
KOJKagoshimasmooth · +3
KUMYakushimatracking
158 km · ~0h 42m est.
dep bank 08:40–17:507x weekly
Runs reliable · 1 airline · 7x weekly · nonstop
91% on time
of the last 44 operated KOJ → KUM flights arrived within 15 minutes
How the Kagoshima to Yakushima route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop KOJ to KUM flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at KOJ is the weaker end, route health score 92/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on KOJ–KUM?
Operators schedule morning departures around 08:40 and evening departures around 17:50 from KOJ. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the KUM delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from KOJ to KUM?
Great-circle distance is 158 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 41–44 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does KOJ–KUM fly?
Japan Airlines runs the route with about 34 flights a week (daily). Since one carrier owns the route, a single disruption tends to ripple through the day.
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