# Distance from Hong Kong (HKG) to Niigata (KIJ)

> 2,967 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,967 km / 1,844 mi / 1,602 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 48° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 241° (west southwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Hong Kong) → Japan
- **Time difference**: +1h (When it's 01:26 in Hong Kong, it's 02:26 in Niigata)
- **Elevation difference**: 1 ft (KIJ is higher than HKG)

## Airports

### [Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hkg-hong-kong-chek-lap-kok-international-airport/1ef266df-f178-6656-ae1f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- ICAO: VHHH
- Timezone: Asia/Hong_Kong
- Coordinates: 22.310000, 113.920000
- Elevation: 28 ft

### [Niigata Airport (KIJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kij-niigata-niigata-airport/1ef266df-8c92-60de-b051-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Niigata, Japan
- ICAO: RJSN
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 37.960000, 139.120000
- Elevation: 29 ft

## Route notes

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

Time-zone information: When it's 01:26 in Hong Kong, it's 02:26 in Niigata.

## Related

- [Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hkg-hong-kong-chek-lap-kok-international-airport/1ef266df-f178-6656-ae1f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Niigata Airport (KIJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kij-niigata-niigata-airport/1ef266df-8c92-60de-b051-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)