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KIJ to SAN: distance & flight time
Niigata (Niigata Airport) → San Diego (San Diego International Airport)
5,520 mi
8,883 km · 4,796 nm
11h 17m
estimated nonstop flight time
-16h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,520 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 17m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 16-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KIJ — Niigata Airport · Niigata, Japan
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, 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 SAN
Frequently asked questions
How far is KIJ from SAN?
The flight distance from Niigata (KIJ) to San Diego (SAN) is 5,520 miles (8,883 km, 4,796 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KIJ to SAN?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 17m 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 San Diego?
San Diego is 16 hours behind Niigata.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KIJ to SAN?
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