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ODY to KIJ: distance & flight time
Muang Xay (Oudomsay Airport) → Niigata (Niigata Airport)
2,512 mi
4,042 km · 2,183 nm
5h 24m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
2,512 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 24m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ODY — Oudomsay Airport · Muang Xay, Laos
- 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 ODY
- LXG · Luang Namtha Airport43 mi away
- LPQ · Luang Phabang International Airport55 mi away
- PCQ · Boun Neau Airport67 mi away
- DIN · Dien Bien Phu Airport82 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 ODY from KIJ?
The flight distance from Muang Xay (ODY) to Niigata (KIJ) is 2,512 miles (4,042 km, 2,183 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ODY to KIJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 24m 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 Muang Xay and Niigata?
Niigata is 2 hours ahead of Muang Xay.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ODY to KIJ?
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