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TUS to KIJ: distance & flight time

Tucson (Tucson International Airport) → Niigata (Niigata Airport)

5,825 mi
9,374 km · 5,062 nm
11h 53m
estimated nonstop flight time
+16h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details

5,825 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 53m 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 TUS from KIJ?

The flight distance from Tucson (TUS) to Niigata (KIJ) is 5,825 miles (9,374 km, 5,062 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from TUS to KIJ?

A nonstop flight takes about 11h 53m 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 Tucson and Niigata?

Niigata is 16 hours ahead of Tucson.

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

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