Distance From Niigata Airport to London Gatwick Airport, KIJ - LGW Distance

The distance from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 5806 miles or 9344 kilometers or 5042 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 London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Niigata and London takes around 13 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Niigata Airport, Niigata, Japan to London Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom is 13 hours 20 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 - LGW

Kilometers		9344 km
Statute Miles		5806 miles
Nautical Miles		5042 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 20 minutes

Niigata Airport to London Gatwick Airport Flight Route Map - KIJ to LGW Flight Path

Location of Niigata Airport & London Gatwick Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Niigata to London nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Niigata, Japan and London, United Kingdom. .

Nonstop flight route between Niigata, Japan and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KIJ - LGW

Time difference between Niigata (Japan) and London (United Kingdom) is 8 Hours.
London time is 8 Hours behind Niigata.

Location	Local Time
Niigata (Japan)	2026-07-31, 16:49:02 JST
London (United Kingdom)	2026-07-31, 08:49:02 BST

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

London Gatwick Airport (LGW / EGKK) London, United Kingdom