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MDW to KIJ: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → Niigata (Niigata Airport)
6,187 mi
9,957 km · 5,376 nm
12h 36m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,187 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 36m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, United States
- KIJ — Niigata Airport · Niigata, Japan
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MDW
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport15 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport9 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport21 mi away
- LOT · Lewis University Airport22 mi away
Near KIJ
- SDS · Sado Airport39 mi away
- SYO · Shonai Airport69 mi away
- GAJ · Yamagata Airport75 mi away
- FKS · Fukushima Airport88 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MDW from KIJ?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Niigata (KIJ) is 6,187 miles (9,957 km, 5,376 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to KIJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 36m 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 Chicago and Niigata?
Niigata is 14 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDW to KIJ?
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