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GES to JFK: distance & flight time
Romblon (General Santos International Airport) → New York (John F Kennedy International Airport)
8,995 mi
14,476 km · 7,816 nm
18h 6m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,995 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 6m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GES — General Santos International Airport · Romblon, Philippines
- JFK — John F Kennedy International Airport · New York, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GES
- AAV · Allah Valley Airport32 mi away
- DVO · Francisco Bangoy International Airport83 mi away
- CBO · Awang Airport98 mi away
- MXI · Mati National Airport102 mi away
Near JFK
- LGA · La Guardia Airport11 mi away
- EWR · Newark Liberty International Airport21 mi away
- JRB · Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport13 mi away
- JRA · West 30th St. Heliport14 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GES from JFK?
The flight distance from Romblon (GES) to New York (JFK) is 8,995 miles (14,476 km, 7,816 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GES to JFK?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 6m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Romblon and New York?
New York is 12 hours behind Romblon.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GES to JFK?
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