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JSY to KIJ: distance & flight time
Syros Island (Syros Airport) → Niigata (Niigata Airport)
5,753 mi
9,258 km · 4,999 nm
11h 45m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,753 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 45m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JSY — Syros Airport · Syros Island, Greece
- 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 JSY
- JMK · Mikonos Airport22 mi away
- PAS · Paros National Airport29 mi away
- JNX · Naxos Airport33 mi away
- MLO · Milos Airport57 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 JSY from KIJ?
The flight distance from Syros Island (JSY) to Niigata (KIJ) is 5,753 miles (9,258 km, 4,999 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JSY to KIJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 45m 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 JSY to KIJ?
Nonstop service on JSY–KIJ 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 45m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Syros Island and Niigata?
Niigata is 6 hours ahead of Syros Island.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JSY to KIJ?
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Why are some JSY to KIJ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain JSY–KIJ tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.