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Flights from Kumamoto to Niigata

There are no direct flights from Kumamoto to Niigata. The fastest way is one stop via Osaka or Seoul, about 2h 42m door to door (12 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 2h 42m
KMJKIJITM

Kumamoto to Niigata at a glance

Fastest journey2h 42mVia Osaka, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Osaka or Seoul

Best ways to fly from Kumamoto to Niigata

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
KMJ Osaka (ITM) KIJ
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Amakusa Airlines, ANA Wings · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, ANA Wings, Ibex Airlines
Wed17:30 KMJ18:24 ITM0h 51m connection19:15 ITM20:12 KIJAll Nippon Airways
11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 42m
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KMJ Seoul (ICN) KIJ
Leg 1: Korean Air, Trinity Airways · Leg 2: Korean Air
Sun10:30 KMJ11:45 ICN5h 30m connection17:15 ICN18:56 KIJTrinity Airways + Korean Air
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 26m
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3
KMJ Nagoya (NKM) KIJ
Leg 1: Fuji Dream Airlines · Leg 2: Fuji Dream Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~3h 44m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
945 km587 miles
Journey time
2h 42mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneNiigata vs Kumamoto
Currency in Niigata
JPY
Airports
KMJ → KIJ

Flights from Kumamoto to Niigata: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kumamoto to Niigata?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Osaka, Seoul and Nagoya. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Kumamoto to Niigata?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 945 km.
Where do you change planes between Kumamoto and Niigata?
The best connecting points are Osaka (ITM), Seoul (ICN) and Nagoya (NKM). All Nippon Airways flies both legs via Osaka, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kumamoto and Niigata?
Kumamoto: Kumamoto Airport (KMJ). Niigata: Niigata Airport (KIJ).

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