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ARW to KIJ: distance & flight time
Arad (Arad International Airport) → Niigata (Niigata Airport)
5,467 mi
8,799 km · 4,751 nm
11h 11m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,467 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 11m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ARW — Arad International Airport · Arad, Romania
- KIJ — Niigata Airport · Niigata, Japan
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ARW
- TSR · Timişoara Traian Vuia Airport26 mi away
- OMR · Oradea International Airport66 mi away
- CSB · Caransebeş Airport71 mi away
- QND · Cenej Airport88 mi away
Near KIJ
- SDS · Sado Airport39 mi away
- SYO · Shonai Airport69 mi away
- GAJ · Yamagata Airport75 mi away
- FKS · Fukushima Airport88 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ARW from KIJ?
The flight distance from Arad (ARW) to Niigata (KIJ) is 5,467 miles (8,799 km, 4,751 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ARW to KIJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 11m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from ARW to KIJ?
Nonstop service on ARW–KIJ depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 11h 11m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Arad and Niigata?
Niigata is 7 hours ahead of Arad.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ARW to KIJ?
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Why are some ARW to KIJ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain ARW–KIJ tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.