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KIJ to ORD: distance & flight time

Niigata (Niigata Airport) → Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport)

6,172 mi
9,932 km · 5,363 nm
12h 34m
estimated nonstop flight time
-14h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details

6,172 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 34m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-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 ORD?

The flight distance from Niigata (KIJ) to Chicago (ORD) is 6,172 miles (9,932 km, 5,363 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from KIJ to ORD?

A nonstop flight takes about 12h 34m 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 Chicago?

Chicago is 14 hours behind Niigata.

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

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