Distance From Niigata Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, KIJ - VVI Distance

The distance from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) is 10493 miles or 16886 kilometers or 9112 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Niigata ( Japan ) to Santa Cruz ( Bolivia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Niigata and Santa Cruz takes around 24 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Niigata Airport, Niigata, Japan to Viru Viru International Airport, Santa Cruz, Bolivia is 24 hours 7 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • KIJ - VVI

Kilometers		16886 km
Statute Miles		10493 miles
Nautical Miles		9112 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 7 minutes

Niigata Airport to Viru Viru International Airport Flight Route Map - KIJ to VVI Flight Path

Location of Niigata Airport & Viru Viru International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Niigata to Santa Cruz nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Niigata, Japan and Santa Cruz, Bolivia. .

Nonstop flight route between Niigata, Japan and Santa Cruz, Bolivia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KIJ - VVI

Time difference between Niigata (Japan) and Santa Cruz (Bolivia) is 13 Hours.
Santa Cruz time is 13 Hours behind Niigata.

Location	Local Time
Niigata (Japan)	2025-12-16, 06:14:40 JST
Santa Cruz (Bolivia)	2025-12-15, 17:14:40 -04

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Niigata Airport (KIJ / RJSN) Niigata, Japan

Destination

Viru Viru International Airport (VVI / SLVR) Santa Cruz, Bolivia