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ZLO to KIJ: distance & flight time
Manzanillo (Playa De Oro International Airport) → Niigata (Niigata Airport)
6,729 mi
10,829 km · 5,847 nm
13h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
+15h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,729 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 40m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 15-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZLO — Playa De Oro International Airport · Manzanillo, Mexico
- 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 ZLO
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 ZLO from KIJ?
The flight distance from Manzanillo (ZLO) to Niigata (KIJ) is 6,729 miles (10,829 km, 5,847 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZLO to KIJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 40m 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 Manzanillo and Niigata?
Niigata is 15 hours ahead of Manzanillo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZLO to KIJ?
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