Distance From Niigata Airport to Zhukovsky International Airport, KIJ - ZIA Distance

The distance from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Zhukovsky International Airport (ZIA) is 4493 miles or 7230 kilometers or 3901 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 Moscow ( Russia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Niigata and Moscow takes around 10 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Niigata Airport, Niigata, Japan to Zhukovsky International Airport, Moscow, Russia is 10 hours 19 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 - ZIA

Kilometers		7230 km
Statute Miles		4493 miles
Nautical Miles		3901 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 19 minutes

Niigata Airport to Zhukovsky International Airport Flight Route Map - KIJ to ZIA Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Niigata, Japan and Moscow, Russia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KIJ - ZIA

Time difference between Niigata (Japan) and Moscow (Russia) is 6 Hours.
Moscow time is 6 Hours behind Niigata.

Location	Local Time
Niigata (Japan)	2026-06-15, 16:41:21 JST
Moscow (Russia)	2026-06-15, 10:41:21 MSK

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

Zhukovsky International Airport (ZIA / UUBW) Moscow, Russia