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GAJ to AZA: distance & flight time
Yamagata (Yamagata Airport) → Mesa (Phoenix-Mesa-Gateway Airport)
5,666 mi
9,118 km · 4,924 nm
11h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
-16h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,666 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 35m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 16-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GAJ — Yamagata Airport · Yamagata, Japan
- AZA — Phoenix-Mesa-Gateway Airport · Mesa, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GAJ
- SDJ · Sendai Airport35 mi away
- SYO · Shonai Airport42 mi away
- KIJ · Niigata Airport75 mi away
- HNA · Hanamaki Airport81 mi away
Near AZA
- PHX · Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport22 mi away
- MSC · Falcon Field11 mi away
- CGZ · Casa Grande Municipal Airport25 mi away
- SCF · Scottsdale Airport26 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GAJ from AZA?
The flight distance from Yamagata (GAJ) to Mesa (AZA) is 5,666 miles (9,118 km, 4,924 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GAJ to AZA?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 35m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from GAJ to AZA?
Nonstop service on GAJ–AZA depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 11h 35m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Yamagata and Mesa?
Mesa is 16 hours behind Yamagata.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GAJ to AZA?
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Why are some GAJ to AZA fares phone-only?
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