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KGS to KIJ: distance & flight time
Kos (Kos Airport) → Niigata (Niigata Airport)
5,696 mi
9,167 km · 4,950 nm
11h 38m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,696 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 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
- KGS — Kos Airport · Kos, 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 KGS
- JKL · Kalymnos Airport14 mi away
- LRS · Leros Airport31 mi away
- BXN · Imsık Airport40 mi away
- JTY · Astypalaia Airport42 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 KGS from KIJ?
The flight distance from Kos (KGS) to Niigata (KIJ) is 5,696 miles (9,167 km, 4,950 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KGS to KIJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 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 KGS to KIJ?
Nonstop service on KGS–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 38m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Kos and Niigata?
Niigata is 7 hours ahead of Kos.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KGS to KIJ?
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Why are some KGS to KIJ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain KGS–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.