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Flights from New York to Niigata
There are no direct flights from New York to Niigata. The fastest way is one stop via Seoul or Taipei, about 20h 56m door to door (4 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 20h 56m
New York to Niigata at a glance
Fastest journey20h 56mVia Seoul, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Taipei
Best ways to fly from New York to Niigata
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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NYC Seoul (ICN) KIJ
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Korean Air
Wed01:45 NYC06:10 ICN3h 50m connection10:00 ICN11:41 KIJAsiana Airlines + Korean Air
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 10,648 km6,612 miles
- Journey time
- 20h 56mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +14hNiigata vs New York
- Currency in Niigata
- JPY
- Airports
- EWR, JFK, LGA → KIJ
Flights from New York to Niigata: questions answered
Are there direct flights from New York to Niigata?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul and Taipei. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from New York to Niigata?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 20h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,648 km.
Where do you change planes between New York and Niigata?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN) and Taipei (TPE). Asiana Airlines flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve New York and Niigata?
New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Niigata: Niigata Airport (KIJ).
What is the time difference between New York and Niigata?
Niigata is 14 hours ahead of New York.
