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Flights from Vancouver to Niigata

There are no direct flights from Vancouver to Niigata. The fastest way is one stop via Seoul, about 18h 11m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 18h 11m
YVRKIJICN

Vancouver to Niigata at a glance

Fastest journey18h 11mVia Seoul, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul

Best ways to fly from Vancouver 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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YVR Seoul (ICN) KIJ
Leg 1: Air Canada, Korean Air, Trinity Airways · Leg 2: Korean Air
Wed01:30 YVR04:50 ICN5h 10m connection10:00 ICN11:41 KIJTrinity Airways + Korean Air
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 18h 11m
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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
7,417 km4,606 miles
Journey time
18h 11mon current schedules
Time difference
+17hNiigata vs Vancouver
Currency in Niigata
JPY
Airports
YVR → KIJ

Flights from Vancouver to Niigata: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Vancouver to Niigata?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul. 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 Vancouver to Niigata?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,417 km.
Where do you change planes between Vancouver and Niigata?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN). Air Canada flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Vancouver and Niigata?
Vancouver: Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Niigata: Niigata Airport (KIJ).
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Niigata?
Niigata is 17 hours ahead of Vancouver.

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