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RIV to KIJ: distance & flight time

Riverside (March ARB Airport) → Niigata (Niigata Airport)

5,467 mi
8,798 km · 4,751 nm
11h 11m
estimated nonstop flight time
+16h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details

5,467 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 11m 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.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is RIV from KIJ?

The flight distance from Riverside (RIV) to Niigata (KIJ) is 5,467 miles (8,798 km, 4,751 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from RIV to KIJ?

A nonstop flight takes about 11h 11m 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 Riverside and Niigata?

Niigata is 16 hours ahead of Riverside.

What is the cheapest way to fly from RIV to KIJ?

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