Kumamoto to Tokyo (KMJ–HND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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KMJ–HND is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines and Solaseed Air lead the route. The flight covers 544 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NH All Nippon Airways Also: LH, PR, SQ, VA | 70 | 321, 737 | 1h35-1h45 | – | Star Alliance | LH, PR, SQ, VA |
| JL Japan Airlines Also: AF, AY, BA, CI, GA, HA | 56 | 73H, 767 | 1h32-1h45 | – | Oneworld | AF, AY, BA, CI, GA, HA |
| 6J Solaseed Air | 35 | 737 | 1h40-1h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tokyo from Kumamoto
| Metric | KMJ→HND | HSG→HND | NGS→HND |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from KMJ | – | 39 mi | 55 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | 294 | 42 | 189 |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 35m | 1h 35m |
Travel Essentials
KMJ: JST · HND: JST
When it's 6:00 PM in Kumamoto, it's 6:00 PM in Tokyo.
Keikyu Line to Shinagawa (13 min, ¥310) and Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho (18 min, ¥500) both connect to JR and Tokyo Metro networks. Terminal 3 (international) has direct access to both rail lines.Limousine buses serve Shinjuku, Shibuya, and major hotels (¥1,100, 40–60 min depending on traffic). Taxis to central Tokyo run ¥3,500–5,500. Haneda's proximity to Tokyo means ground transport is faster and cheaper than from Narita in virtually all cases.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–September) are hot and humid (28–35°C) with a rainy season in June and typhoons possible July through October. Typhoons occasionally divert or cancel flights, but direct hits on Tokyo are less frequent than farther south. Humidity peaks in July and August.
Winters are cold and dry (2–10°C) with occasional light snow. Even minor snowfall disrupts Tokyo's ground operations since the city is not equipped for winter road treatment. Spring (April) is pleasant but windy. Fall (October–November) offers the best flying conditions.
KMJ–HND Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Kumamoto to Tokyo Haneda: Kyushu's Central Gateway to the Capital
KMJ-HND connects Kumamoto Prefecture on the island of Kyushu to central Tokyo. ANA and JAL together provide 6 to 8 daily nonstop departures, making it a well-served domestic trunk route. Block time is about 1 hour 45 minutes over 900 km. The route carries business traffic between Kumamoto's semiconductor and agriculture industries and Tokyo's corporate headquarters, alongside leisure travelers visiting Kumamoto Castle, Mount Aso, and the broader Kyushu region.
Haneda Access and Kumamoto Ground Transport
Haneda's location inside Tokyo makes it the preferred arrival point for Kumamoto passengers. The Tokyo Monorail reaches Hamamatsucho in 15 minutes. The Keikyu Line connects to Shinagawa and the wider JR network. Both options put passengers in central Tokyo within 30 minutes of leaving the terminal. Kumamoto airport (KMJ) is less well-connected on the ground. There is no rail link. Limousine buses to Kumamoto Station take 50 minutes and cost JPY 800. Car rental is common for travelers headed to Aso, Kurokawa Onsen, or other destinations outside the city. The Kyushu Shinkansen connects Kumamoto Station to Hakata (Fukuoka) in 35 minutes and to Kagoshima in 45 minutes, so KMJ also serves as a Shinkansen-plus-flight itinerary for passengers in those areas.