Distance From Yamagata Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, GAJ - EWR Distance

The distance from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is 6553 miles or 10545 kilometers or 5690 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 Higashine ( Japan ) to Newark ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Higashine and Newark takes around 15 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Yamagata Airport, Higashine, Japan to Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, United States is 15 hours 3 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 • GAJ - EWR

Kilometers		10545 km
Statute Miles		6553 miles
Nautical Miles		5690 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 3 minutes

Yamagata Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport Flight Route Map - GAJ to EWR Flight Path

Location of Yamagata Airport & Newark Liberty International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Higashine to Newark nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Higashine, Japan and Newark, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Higashine, Japan and Newark, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GAJ - EWR

Time difference between Higashine (Japan) and Newark (United States) is 13 Hours.
Newark time is 13 Hours behind Higashine.

Location	Local Time
Higashine (Japan)	2026-05-01, 18:04:20 JST
Newark (United States)	2026-05-01, 05:04:20 EDT

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

Yamagata Airport (GAJ / RJSC) Higashine, Japan

Destination

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR / KEWR) Newark, United States