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RFD to KIJ: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Niigata (Niigata Airport)
6,124 mi
9,855 km · 5,321 nm
12h 28m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,124 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 28m 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
- RFD — Chicago Rockford International Airport · Rockford, 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 RFD
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 RFD from KIJ?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Niigata (KIJ) is 6,124 miles (9,855 km, 5,321 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to KIJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 28m 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 Rockford and Niigata?
Niigata is 14 hours ahead of Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to KIJ?
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