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JFK to BWH: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Butterworth (Butterworth Airport)
9,230 mi
14,854 km · 8,020 nm
18h 34m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
9,230 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 34m 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
- BWH — Butterworth Airport · Butterworth, 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 BWH
- PEN · Penang International Airport14 mi away
- AOR · Sultan Abdul Halim Airport50 mi away
- LGK · Langkawi International Airport75 mi away
- IPH · Sultan Azlan Shah Airport79 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from BWH?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Butterworth (BWH) is 9,230 miles (14,854 km, 8,020 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to BWH?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 34m 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 Butterworth?
Butterworth is 12 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to BWH?
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