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JFK to CHN: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Jhunju (Jeon Ju Airport (G-703))
6,986 mi
11,243 km · 6,071 nm
14h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,986 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 10m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JFK — John F Kennedy International Airport · New York, United States
- CHN — Jeon Ju Airport (G-703) · Jhunju, South Korea
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 CHN
- KUV · Kunsan Air Base28 mi away
- KWJ · Gwangju Airport55 mi away
- CJJ · Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513)62 mi away
- HMY · Seosan Air Base67 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from CHN?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Jhunju (CHN) is 6,986 miles (11,243 km, 6,071 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to CHN?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 10m 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 Jhunju?
Jhunju is 13 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to CHN?
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