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BMI to KIJ: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → Niigata (Niigata Airport)
6,225 mi
10,019 km · 5,410 nm
12h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,225 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 40m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BMI — Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · Bloomington, United States
- 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 BMI
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 BMI from KIJ?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Niigata (KIJ) is 6,225 miles (10,019 km, 5,410 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to KIJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 40m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Bloomington and Niigata?
Niigata is 14 hours ahead of Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to KIJ?
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