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SYT to GAJ: distance & flight time
St.-yan (Saint-Yan Airport) → Yamagata (Yamagata Airport)
5,984 mi
9,631 km · 5,200 nm
12h 12m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,984 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 12m 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
- SYT — Saint-Yan Airport · St.-yan, France
- 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 SYT
- RNE · Roanne-Renaison Airport24 mi away
- VHY · Vichy-Charmeil Airport34 mi away
- CFE · Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport59 mi away
- NVS · Nevers-Fourchambault Airport59 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 SYT from GAJ?
The flight distance from St.-yan (SYT) to Yamagata (GAJ) is 5,984 miles (9,631 km, 5,200 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SYT to GAJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 12m 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 SYT to GAJ?
Nonstop service on SYT–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 12h 12m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between St.-yan and Yamagata?
Yamagata is 7 hours ahead of St.-yan.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SYT to GAJ?
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Why are some SYT to GAJ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain SYT–GAJ 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.