KIJ
Niigata
Japan
8,347 km
5,187 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
8,347 km
5,187 mi / 4,507 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
326°
northwest

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KIJ WAW
Airport Name Niigata Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code KIJ WAW
ICAO Code RJSN EPWA
City Niigata Warsaw
Country Japan Poland
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 29 ft 362 ft
Coordinates 37.960000, 139.120000 52.170000, 20.970000

Niigata (KIJ) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Niigata Airport (KIJ) in Niigata, Japan to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 8,347 kilometers (5,187 miles / 4,507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Japan with Poland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:12 in Niigata, it's 21:12 in Warsaw. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Niigata (KIJ) follows a heading of 46° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Niigata Airport (KIJ) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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