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JFK to LAO: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Laoag (Laoag International Airport)
8,270 mi
13,310 km · 7,187 nm
16h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,270 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 41m 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
- LAO — Laoag International Airport · Laoag, Philippines
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 LAO
- TUG · Tuguegarao Airport87 mi away
- SFE · San Fernando Airport110 mi away
- CYZ · Cauayan Airport118 mi away
- BAG · Loakan Airport125 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from LAO?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Laoag (LAO) is 8,270 miles (13,310 km, 7,187 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to LAO?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 41m 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 Laoag?
Laoag is 12 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to LAO?
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