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SGF to KIJ: distance & flight time
Springfield (Springfield Branson National Airport) → Niigata (Niigata Airport)
6,257 mi
10,070 km · 5,437 nm
12h 44m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,257 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 44m 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
- SGF — Springfield Branson National Airport · Springfield, 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 SGF
- BKG · Branson Airport50 mi away
- JLN · Joplin Regional Airport61 mi away
- HRO · Boone County Airport69 mi away
- AIZ · Lee C Fine Memorial Airport75 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 SGF from KIJ?
The flight distance from Springfield (SGF) to Niigata (KIJ) is 6,257 miles (10,070 km, 5,437 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SGF to KIJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 44m 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 Springfield and Niigata?
Niigata is 14 hours ahead of Springfield.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SGF to KIJ?
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