Tokyo to Kumamoto (HND–KMJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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HND–KMJ is served by 9 airlines with nonstop service. China Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and All Nippon Airways lead the route. The flight covers 544 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CI China Airlines | 56 | 73H, 767 | 1h50-1h55 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines | 56 | 73H, 767 | 1h50-1h55 | – | – | – |
| NH All Nippon Airways | 56 | 321, 737 | 1h50-2h | – | Star Alliance | – |
| JL Japan Airlines | 49 | 73H, 767 | 1h40-1h55 | – | Oneworld | – |
| 6J Solaseed Air | 35 | 737 | 1h50-2h | – | – | – |
| AY Finnair | 14 | 73H, 767 | 1h55 | – | Oneworld | – |
| AF Air France | 7 | 73H | 1h55 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| BA British Airways | 7 | 767 | 1h55 | – | Oneworld | – |
| GA Garuda Indonesia | 7 | 767 | 1h50 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kumamoto from Tokyo
| Metric | HND→KMJ | NRT→KMJ |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from HND | – | 37 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 9 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 287 | 14 |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 2h 20m |
Travel Essentials
HND: JST · KMJ: JST
When it's 6:00 PM in Tokyo, it's 6:00 PM in Kumamoto.
Keikyu Line from Shinagawa reaches Haneda in 13 minutes (¥310). Tokyo Monorail from Hamamatsucho takes 15–22 minutes (¥500). Both run frequently from 5am to midnight. Haneda's central location makes it by far the most convenient Tokyo airport.Taxis from central Tokyo cost ¥3,500–5,500 depending on destination and traffic. Limousine buses serve major hotels and stations (¥600–1,100). Ride-shares (GO, S.RIDE) are growing in Japan. The airport is 14km from central Tokyo, significantly closer than Narita.
HND–KMJ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Tokyo Haneda to Kumamoto: Gateway to Central Kyushu
HND-KMJ connects Tokyo with Kumamoto across 900 km in about 1 hour 50 minutes. ANA and JAL combine for 7 to 11 daily nonstops, with Solaseed Air adding 1 to 2 daily frequencies. Total departures run 8 to 13 per day. The route serves both business travelers heading to Kumamoto's semiconductor and manufacturing sector and leisure visitors bound for Mount Aso, Kumamoto Castle, and the Amakusa Islands. Haneda's central Tokyo location makes it the preferred departure airport over Narita for this domestic route.
Kumamoto Airport sits on the volcanic plateau east of the city, rebuilt after the 2016 Kumamoto earthquakes. Limousine buses to Kumamoto Station take about 50 minutes. The shinkansen alternative from Tokyo takes 6 hours with a change at Hakata, so flying is the standard choice for the direct trip. Kumamoto is also the jump-off point for the Aso region, with the caldera accessible by rental car in 40 minutes from KMJ. JAL and ANA both offer connecting domestic itineraries through Haneda for passengers arriving from other Japanese cities or international flights.