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KVD to KIJ: distance & flight time
Ganja (Ganja Airport) → Niigata (Niigata Airport)
4,709 mi
7,578 km · 4,092 nm
9h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,709 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 42m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KVD — Ganja Airport · Ganja, Azerbaijan
- KIJ — Niigata Airport · Niigata, Japan
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
Alternate airports can cut this fare
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Near KVD
- ZTU · Zaqatala International Airport60 mi away
- GBB · Gabala International Airport73 mi away
- TBS · Tbilisi International Airport96 mi away
- EVN · Zvartnots International Airport109 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 KVD from KIJ?
The flight distance from Ganja (KVD) to Niigata (KIJ) is 4,709 miles (7,578 km, 4,092 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KVD to KIJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 42m 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 KVD to KIJ?
Nonstop service on KVD–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 9h 42m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Ganja and Niigata?
Niigata is 5 hours ahead of Ganja.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KVD to KIJ?
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Why are some KVD to KIJ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain KVD–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.