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JFK to ABD: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Abadan (Abadan Airport)
6,288 mi
10,120 km · 5,465 nm
12h 48m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7.5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,288 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 48m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JFK — John F Kennedy International Airport · New York, United States
- ABD — Abadan Airport · Abadan, Iran
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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
Near ABD
- BSR · Basrah International Airport36 mi away
- MRX · Mahshahr Airport56 mi away
- AWZ · Ahwaz Airport74 mi away
- KWI · Kuwait International Airport81 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from ABD?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Abadan (ABD) is 6,288 miles (10,120 km, 5,465 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to ABD?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 48m 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 New York and Abadan?
Abadan is 7.5 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to ABD?
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