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JFK to JHB: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Johor Bahru (Senai International Airport)
9,511 mi
15,307 km · 8,265 nm
19h 7m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
9,511 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 7m 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
- JHB — Senai International Airport · Johor Bahru, 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 JHB
- SIN · Singapore Changi Airport30 mi away
- TGA · Tengah Air Base18 mi away
- XSP · Seletar Airport21 mi away
- QPG · Paya Lebar Air Base26 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from JHB?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Johor Bahru (JHB) is 9,511 miles (15,307 km, 8,265 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to JHB?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 7m 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 Johor Bahru?
Johor Bahru is 12 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to JHB?
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