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GZM to SYO: distance & flight time
Gozo (Xewkija Heliport) → Shonai (Shonai Airport)
6,208 mi
9,991 km · 5,395 nm
12h 38m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,208 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 38m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GZM — Xewkija Heliport · Gozo, Malta
- SYO — Shonai Airport · Shonai, Japan
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GZM
- MLA · Malta International Airport16 mi away
- CIY · Comiso Airport69 mi away
- LMP · Lampedusa Airport100 mi away
- NSY · Sigonella Navy Air Base102 mi away
Near SYO
- GAJ · Yamagata Airport42 mi away
- AXT · Akita Airport60 mi away
- KIJ · Niigata Airport69 mi away
- SDJ · Sendai Airport77 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GZM from SYO?
The flight distance from Gozo (GZM) to Shonai (SYO) is 6,208 miles (9,991 km, 5,395 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GZM to SYO?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 38m 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 GZM to SYO?
Nonstop service on GZM–SYO 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 12h 38m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Gozo and Shonai?
Shonai is 7 hours ahead of Gozo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GZM to SYO?
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