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JFK to KAG: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Kangnung (Gangneung Airport (K-18))
6,833 mi
10,997 km · 5,938 nm
13h 52m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,833 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 52m 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
- KAG — Gangneung Airport (K-18) · Kangnung, 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 KAG
- YNY · Yangyang International Airport26 mi away
- WJU · Wonju/Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46)58 mi away
- YEC · Yecheon Airbase84 mi away
- ICN · Incheon International Airport138 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from KAG?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Kangnung (KAG) is 6,833 miles (10,997 km, 5,938 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to KAG?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 52m 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 Kangnung?
Kangnung is 13 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to KAG?
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