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KIJ to DWC: distance & flight time
Niigata (Niigata Airport) → Dubai (Al Maktoum International Airport)
4,869 mi
7,837 km · 4,231 nm
10h 1m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
4,869 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 1m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KIJ — Niigata Airport · Niigata, Japan
- DWC — Al Maktoum International Airport · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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 DWC
- DXB · Dubai International Airport28 mi away
- NHD · Al Minhad Air Base16 mi away
- SHJ · Sharjah International Airport37 mi away
- AUH · Abu Dhabi International Airport45 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KIJ from DWC?
The flight distance from Niigata (KIJ) to Dubai (DWC) is 4,869 miles (7,837 km, 4,231 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KIJ to DWC?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 1m 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 Dubai?
Dubai is 5 hours behind Niigata.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KIJ to DWC?
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