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GSJ to KIJ: distance & flight time
San Jose (San José Airport) → Niigata (Niigata Airport)
7,610 mi
12,246 km · 6,613 nm
15h 23m
estimated nonstop flight time
+15h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
7,610 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 23m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 15-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GSJ — San José Airport · San Jose, Guatemala
- KIJ — Niigata Airport · Niigata, Japan
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GSJ
- GUA · La Aurora Airport49 mi away
- RER · Retalhuleu Airport70 mi away
- AQB · Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport77 mi away
- AAZ · Quezaltenango Airport78 mi away
Near KIJ
- SDS · Sado Airport39 mi away
- SYO · Shonai Airport69 mi away
- GAJ · Yamagata Airport75 mi away
- FKS · Fukushima Airport88 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GSJ from KIJ?
The flight distance from San Jose (GSJ) to Niigata (KIJ) is 7,610 miles (12,246 km, 6,613 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GSJ to KIJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 23m 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 San Jose and Niigata?
Niigata is 15 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GSJ to KIJ?
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