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RNT to KIJ: distance & flight time
Renton (Renton Municipal Airport) → Niigata (Niigata Airport)
4,704 mi
7,571 km · 4,088 nm
9h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
+16h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,704 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 41m 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
- RNT — Renton Municipal Airport · Renton, 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 RNT
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 RNT from KIJ?
The flight distance from Renton (RNT) to Niigata (KIJ) is 4,704 miles (7,571 km, 4,088 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RNT to KIJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 41m 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 Renton and Niigata?
Niigata is 16 hours ahead of Renton.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RNT to KIJ?
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