Distance From Niigata Airport to Hannover Airport, KIJ - HAJ Distance

The distance from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Hannover Airport (HAJ) is 5492 miles or 8838 kilometers or 4769 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Niigata ( Japan ) to Hannover ( Germany )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Niigata and Hannover takes around 12 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Niigata Airport, Niigata, Japan to Hannover Airport, Hannover, Germany is 12 hours 37 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • KIJ - HAJ

Kilometers		8838 km
Statute Miles		5492 miles
Nautical Miles		4769 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 37 minutes

Niigata Airport to Hannover Airport Flight Route Map - KIJ to HAJ Flight Path

Location of Niigata Airport & Hannover Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Niigata, Japan and Hannover, Germany.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KIJ - HAJ

Time difference between Niigata (Japan) and Hannover (Germany) is 8 Hours.
Hannover time is 8 Hours behind Niigata.

Location	Local Time
Niigata (Japan)	2025-12-05, 21:19:37 JST
Hannover (Germany)	2025-12-05, 13:19:37 CET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Niigata Airport (KIJ / RJSN) Niigata, Japan

Destination

Hannover Airport (HAJ / EDDV) Hannover, Germany