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NEW to KIJ: distance & flight time
New Orleans (Lakefront Airport) → Niigata (Niigata Airport)
6,769 mi
10,893 km · 5,882 nm
13h 44m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,769 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 44m 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
- NEW — Lakefront Airport · New Orleans, United States
- KIJ — Niigata Airport · Niigata, Japan
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
Alternate airports can cut this fare
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Near NEW
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 NEW from KIJ?
The flight distance from New Orleans (NEW) to Niigata (KIJ) is 6,769 miles (10,893 km, 5,882 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from NEW to KIJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 44m 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 New Orleans and Niigata?
Niigata is 14 hours ahead of New Orleans.
What is the cheapest way to fly from NEW to KIJ?
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