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UGN to KIJ: distance & flight time

Chicago (Waukegan National Airport) → Niigata (Niigata Airport)

6,148 mi
9,894 km · 5,342 nm
12h 31m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details

6,148 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 31m 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.

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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 UGN from KIJ?

The flight distance from Chicago (UGN) to Niigata (KIJ) is 6,148 miles (9,894 km, 5,342 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from UGN to KIJ?

A nonstop flight takes about 12h 31m 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 Chicago and Niigata?

Niigata is 14 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

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