KIJ
Niigata Airport
Niigata · JapanICAO RJSN
Niigata Airport (KIJ) is an airport serving Niigata, Japan, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 37° 57' 21.2" N, 139° 7' 15.6" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 29 feet (9 meters) above sea level. With 10 direct destinations served by 8 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Tokyo (GMT+9).
Destinations
10
Airlines
8
Elevation ft
29/ 9m
Asia/Tokyo
GMT+9
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Airport Details
IATA Code
KIJ
ICAO Code
RJSN
City
Niigata
Country
Japan
Elevation
29 ft
Local Time
01:28 AM (GMT+9)
Coordinates
Latitude:37.9559°
Longitude:139.1210°
Popular Routes from KIJ
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS | Sapporo, Japan | 359 mi | 1h 11m | short-haul | 147 kg | View |
| FUK | Fukuoka, Japan | 572 mi | 1h 35m | short-haul | 235 kg | View |
| ICN | Seoul, South Korea | 694 mi | 1h 49m | short-haul | 285 kg | View |
| ITM | Osaka, Japan | 300 mi | 1h 4m | short-haul | 123 kg | View |
| PVG | Shanghai, China | 1,091 mi | 2h 44m | medium-haul | 274 kg | View |
| HRB | Harbin, China | 848 mi | 2h 6m | short-haul | 348 kg | View |
| NGO | Nagoya, Japan | 250 mi | 0h 58m | short-haul | 103 kg | View |
| NKM | Nagoya, Japan | 223 mi | 0h 55m | short-haul | 91 kg | View |
| NRT | Tokyo, Japan | 167 mi | 0h 49m | short-haul | 68 kg | View |
| OKA | Okinawa, Japan | 1,052 mi | 2h 39m | medium-haul | 264 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at KIJ
8 active airlines serving Niigata Airport.
All Nippon Airways
NHJapan
China Eastern Airlines
MUChina
China Southern Airlines
CZChina
Fuji Dream Airlines
JHJapan
Hokkaido International Airlines
HDJapan
Japan Airlines
JLJapan
Japan Airlines Domestic
JLJapan
Korean Air
KERepublic of Korea
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Niigata Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shonai Airport | SYO | Shonai | Japan | 111 km |
| Yamagata Airport | GAJ | Yamagata | Japan | 121 km |
| Sendai Airport | SDJ | Sendai | Japan | 159 km |
| Fukushima Airport | FKS | Fukushima | Japan | 141 km |
| Akita Airport | AXT | Akita | Japan | 207 km |
| Noto Airport | NTQ | Wajima | Japan | 204 km |
| Matsumoto Airport | MMJ | Matsumoto | Japan | 225 km |
| Tokyo Haneda International Airport | HND | Tokyo | Japan | 273 km |
Other Airports in Japan
Akita Airport
AXTAkita
Amami Airport
ASJAmami
Aomori Airport
AOJAomori
Asahikawa Airport
AKJAsahikawa
Fukue Airport
FUJFukue
Fukuoka Airport
FUKFukuoka
Fukushima Airport
FKSFukushima
Hachijojima Airport
HACHachijojima
Hakodate Airport
HKDHakodate
Hanamaki Airport
HNAHanamaki
Hiroshima Airport
HIJHiroshima
Hyakuri Airport
IBRIbaraki
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 37° 57' 21.2" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 139° 7' 15.6" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 37.955898
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 139.121002
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- UTC Offset
- GMT+9
- Current Local Time
- 01:28 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 29 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 9 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Niigata Airport?
The IATA code for Niigata Airport is KIJ, and its ICAO code is RJSN. The airport is located in Niigata, Japan.
How many destinations can you fly to from KIJ?
There are 10 direct destinations available from Niigata Airport (KIJ) in Niigata, Japan.
What airlines fly from KIJ?
There are 8 airlines operating from KIJ, including All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Fuji Dream Airlines, Hokkaido International Airlines, and more.
What timezone is Niigata Airport in?
Niigata Airport is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone (GMT+9). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Niigata Airport?
Niigata Airport sits at an elevation of 29 feet (9 meters) above sea level.
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