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JFK to KHT: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Khost (Khost Airport)
6,827 mi
10,988 km · 5,933 nm
13h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8.5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,827 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 51m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JFK — John F Kennedy International Airport · New York, United States
- KHT — Khost Airport · Khost, Afghanistan
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 KHT
- PAJ · Parachinar Airport40 mi away
- BNP · Bannu Airport42 mi away
- OAA · Shank Air Base65 mi away
- OAS · Sharana Airstrip66 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from KHT?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Khost (KHT) is 6,827 miles (10,988 km, 5,933 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to KHT?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 51m 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 Khost?
Khost is 8.5 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to KHT?
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