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JRA to KIJ: distance & flight time
New York (West 30th St. Heliport) → Niigata (Niigata Airport)
6,610 mi
10,637 km · 5,744 nm
13h 26m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,610 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 26m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JRA — West 30th St. Heliport · New York, 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 JRA
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 JRA from KIJ?
The flight distance from New York (JRA) to Niigata (KIJ) is 6,610 miles (10,637 km, 5,744 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JRA to KIJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 26m 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 New York and Niigata?
Niigata is 13 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JRA to KIJ?
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