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JFK to IOS: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Ilheus (Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport)
4,431 mi
7,132 km · 3,851 nm
9h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,431 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 9m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JFK — John F Kennedy International Airport · New York, United States
- IOS — Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport · Ilheus, Brazil
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 IOS
- UNA · Hotel Transamérica Airport37 mi away
- VAL · Valença Airport105 mi away
- BPS · Porto Seguro Airport112 mi away
- VDC · Vitória da Conquista Airport122 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from IOS?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Ilheus (IOS) is 4,431 miles (7,132 km, 3,851 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to IOS?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 9m 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 Ilheus?
Ilheus is 1 hour ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to IOS?
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