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HOE to KIJ: distance & flight time
Huay Xai (Ban Huoeisay Airport) → Niigata (Niigata Airport)
2,610 mi
4,201 km · 2,268 nm
5h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
2,610 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 35m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- HOE — Ban Huoeisay Airport · Huay Xai, Laos
- 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 HOE
- THL · Tachileik Airport36 mi away
- CEI · Chiang Rai International Airport42 mi away
- MOG · Mong Hsat Airport79 mi away
- LXG · Luang Namtha Airport79 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 HOE from KIJ?
The flight distance from Huay Xai (HOE) to Niigata (KIJ) is 2,610 miles (4,201 km, 2,268 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HOE to KIJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 35m 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 Huay Xai and Niigata?
Niigata is 2 hours ahead of Huay Xai.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HOE to KIJ?
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