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SEM to KIJ: distance & flight time
Selma (Craig Field) → Niigata (Niigata Airport)
6,746 mi
10,856 km · 5,862 nm
13h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,746 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 42m 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
- SEM — Craig Field · Selma, 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 SEM
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 SEM from KIJ?
The flight distance from Selma (SEM) to Niigata (KIJ) is 6,746 miles (10,856 km, 5,862 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SEM to KIJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 42m 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 Selma and Niigata?
Niigata is 14 hours ahead of Selma.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SEM to KIJ?
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