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KIJ to LAF: distance & flight time

Niigata (Niigata Airport) → Lafayette (Purdue University Airport)

6,289 mi
10,121 km · 5,465 nm
12h 48m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details

6,289 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 48m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is KIJ from LAF?

The flight distance from Niigata (KIJ) to Lafayette (LAF) is 6,289 miles (10,121 km, 5,465 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from KIJ to LAF?

A nonstop flight takes about 12h 48m 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 Lafayette?

Lafayette is 13 hours behind Niigata.

What is the cheapest way to fly from KIJ to LAF?

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