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Flights from Niigata to New York

There are no direct flights from Niigata to New York. The fastest way is one stop via Seoul or Taipei, about 25h 41m door to door (4 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 21h 57m
KIJNYCICN

Niigata to New York at a glance

Fastest journey21h 57mVia Seoul, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Taipei

Best ways to fly from Niigata to New York

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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KIJ Seoul (ICN) NYC
Leg 1: Korean Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air
Fri20:30 KIJ22:26 ICN10h 34m connection09:00 ICN09:11 NYCKorean Air + Asiana Airlines
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 25h 41m
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KIJ Taipei (TPE) NYC
Leg 1: Tigerair Taiwan · Leg 2: China Airlines, EVA Air
Self-transfer likely ~21h 57m
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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
21h 57mon current schedules
Time difference
-14hNew York vs Niigata
Currency in New York
USD
Airports
KIJ → EWR, JFK, LGA

Flights from Niigata to New York: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Niigata to New York?
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 Niigata to New York?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 21h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,648 km.
Where do you change planes between Niigata and New York?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN) and Taipei (TPE). Korean Air flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Niigata and New York?
Niigata: Niigata Airport (KIJ). New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
What is the time difference between Niigata and New York?
New York is 14 hours behind Niigata.

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