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KIV to GAJ: distance & flight time
Chisinau (Chişinău International Airport) → Yamagata (Yamagata Airport)
5,184 mi
8,343 km · 4,505 nm
10h 38m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,184 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 38m 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
- KIV — Chişinău International Airport · Chisinau, Moldova
- GAJ — Yamagata Airport · Yamagata, Japan
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near KIV
- IAS · Iaşi Airport64 mi away
- BZY · Bălți International Airport83 mi away
- ODS · Odessa International Airport90 mi away
- BCM · Bacău Airport100 mi away
Near GAJ
- SDJ · Sendai Airport35 mi away
- SYO · Shonai Airport42 mi away
- KIJ · Niigata Airport75 mi away
- HNA · Hanamaki Airport81 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KIV from GAJ?
The flight distance from Chisinau (KIV) to Yamagata (GAJ) is 5,184 miles (8,343 km, 4,505 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KIV to GAJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 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 KIV to GAJ?
Nonstop service on KIV–GAJ 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 10h 38m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Chisinau and Yamagata?
Yamagata is 6 hours ahead of Chisinau.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KIV to GAJ?
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Why are some KIV to GAJ fares phone-only?
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