KIJ → UKBNiigata to Kobe

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Direct flights from Niigata (KIJ) to Kobe (UKB): 4 nonstop departures observed each week across 1 airline. 88% of the last 8 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 5 minutes late. No cancellations were recorded across the 8 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 508 km, an estimated 1 hour 9 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Niigata and Kobe. Updated 17 August 2026 at 14:43 UTC.

KIJ Niigata tracking
UKB Kobe smooth · +8
508 km · ~1h 09m est.
dep bank 09:20–15:004x weekly
Runs reliable · 1 airline · 4x weekly · nonstop
88% on time

of the last 8 operated KIJ → UKB flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is +5 min. 0 of 8 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

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Median arrival+5 minacross the last 8 operated legs
Flight time~1h 09mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures4x1 direct airline on the leg

Current nonstop fares

KIJ → UKB · one way · economy · 1 adult

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The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
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Toki Air

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
Toki AirBV

Flights BV501 09:20 Mo Fr Sa Su · BV503 15:00 Mo Fr Sa Su

History

operated legs · board outcomes
08-17TOK501arrived−5
08-17TOK503arrived+16
08-16TOK501arrived−5
08-16TOK503arrived+5
08-15TOK501arrived+6
08-15TOK503arrived−8
08-14TOK501arrived+7
08-14TOK503arrived+2

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
KIJNiigata tracking 🌤 clear · SE 3 kt Full KIJ delay board →
UKBKobe +8 min smooth Full UKB delay board →

How the Niigata to Kobe route actually runs

Pro Flight Search tracks every published board update for nonstop KIJ to UKB flights: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises. Fares link straight to the operating airline with no markups.

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KIJ to UKB questions

Is KIJ–UKB running on time right now?

Smooth skies ahead. The arrival side at UKB is the weaker end, route health score 88/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on KIJ–UKB?

Operators schedule morning departures around 09:20 from KIJ. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the UKB delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from KIJ to UKB?

Great-circle distance is 508 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 66–74 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does KIJ–UKB fly?

Toki Air runs the route with about 8 flights a week (sun, mon, fri, sat). Since one carrier owns the route, a single disruption tends to ripple through the day.