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VHY to KIJ: distance & flight time
Vichy (Vichy-Charmeil Airport) → Niigata (Niigata Airport)
6,009 mi
9,671 km · 5,222 nm
12h 15m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,009 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 15m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- VHY — Vichy-Charmeil Airport · Vichy, France
- 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 VHY
- CFE · Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport29 mi away
- RNE · Roanne-Renaison Airport30 mi away
- SYT · Saint-Yan Airport34 mi away
- MCU · Montluçon-Guéret Airport50 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 VHY from KIJ?
The flight distance from Vichy (VHY) to Niigata (KIJ) is 6,009 miles (9,671 km, 5,222 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VHY to KIJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 15m 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 VHY to KIJ?
Nonstop service on VHY–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 12h 15m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Vichy and Niigata?
Niigata is 8 hours ahead of Vichy.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VHY to KIJ?
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Why are some VHY to KIJ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain VHY–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.