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JFK to DLU: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Dali (Dali Airport)
7,841 mi
12,619 km · 6,814 nm
15h 50m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,841 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 50m 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
- DLU — Dali Airport · Dali, China
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 DLU
- LJG · Lijiang Airport71 mi away
- BSD · Baoshan Yunduan Airport83 mi away
- YUA · Yuanmou Air Base98 mi away
- PZI · Bao'anying Airport111 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from DLU?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Dali (DLU) is 7,841 miles (12,619 km, 6,814 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to DLU?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 50m 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 Dali?
Dali is 12 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to DLU?
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