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KIJ to BIF: distance & flight time
Niigata (Niigata Airport) → El Paso (Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss))
6,033 mi
9,709 km · 5,243 nm
12h 18m
estimated nonstop flight time
-15h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,033 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 18m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 15-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KIJ — Niigata Airport · Niigata, Japan
- BIF — Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) · El Paso, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near KIJ
- SDS · Sado Airport39 mi away
- SYO · Shonai Airport69 mi away
- GAJ · Yamagata Airport75 mi away
- FKS · Fukushima Airport88 mi away
Near BIF
- ELP · El Paso International Airport3 mi away
- CJS · Abraham González International Airport15 mi away
- WSD · Condron Army Air Field34 mi away
- LRU · Las Cruces International Airport44 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KIJ from BIF?
The flight distance from Niigata (KIJ) to El Paso (BIF) is 6,033 miles (9,709 km, 5,243 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KIJ to BIF?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 18m 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 Niigata and El Paso?
El Paso is 15 hours behind Niigata.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KIJ to BIF?
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