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JFK to HFE: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Hefei (Hefei Luogang International Airport)
7,383 mi
11,882 km · 6,416 nm
14h 57m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,383 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 57m 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
- HFE — Hefei Luogang International Airport · Hefei, 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 HFE
- WHU · Wuhu Air Base71 mi away
- BFU · Bengbu Airport74 mi away
- JUH · Jiuhuashan Airport75 mi away
- AQG · Anqing Tianzhushan Airport84 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from HFE?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Hefei (HFE) is 7,383 miles (11,882 km, 6,416 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to HFE?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 57m 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 Hefei?
Hefei is 12 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to HFE?
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