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JFK to KIS: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Kisumu (Kisumu Airport)
7,185 mi
11,564 km · 6,244 nm
14h 33m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
7,185 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 33m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JFK — John F Kennedy International Airport · New York, United States
- KIS — Kisumu Airport · Kisumu, Kenya
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 KIS
- GGM · Kakamega Airport25 mi away
- KEY · Kericho Airport41 mi away
- EDL · Eldoret International Airport49 mi away
- KTL · Kitale Airport75 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from KIS?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Kisumu (KIS) is 7,185 miles (11,564 km, 6,244 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to KIS?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 33m 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 Kisumu?
Kisumu is 7 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to KIS?
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