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JFK to AOR: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Alor Setar (Sultan Abdul Halim Airport)
9,180 mi
14,774 km · 7,977 nm
18h 28m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
9,180 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 28m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JFK — John F Kennedy International Airport · New York, United States
- AOR — Sultan Abdul Halim Airport · Alor Setar, Malaysia
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 AOR
- LGK · Langkawi International Airport47 mi away
- BWH · Butterworth Airport50 mi away
- HDY · Hat Yai International Airport51 mi away
- PEN · Penang International Airport62 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from AOR?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Alor Setar (AOR) is 9,180 miles (14,774 km, 7,977 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to AOR?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 28m 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 Alor Setar?
Alor Setar is 12 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to AOR?
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