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MZJ to KIJ: distance & flight time
Marana (Pinal Airpark) → Niigata (Niigata Airport)
5,790 mi
9,318 km · 5,031 nm
11h 49m
estimated nonstop flight time
+16h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,790 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 49m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 16-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MZJ — Pinal Airpark · Marana, 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 MZJ
- AVW · Marana Regional Airport9 mi away
- PHX · Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport75 mi away
- DMA · Davis Monthan Air Force Base35 mi away
- TUS · Tucson International Airport35 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 MZJ from KIJ?
The flight distance from Marana (MZJ) to Niigata (KIJ) is 5,790 miles (9,318 km, 5,031 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MZJ to KIJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 49m 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 Marana and Niigata?
Niigata is 16 hours ahead of Marana.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MZJ to KIJ?
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