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JFK to LZN: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Matsu Islands (Matsu Nangan Airport)
7,738 mi
12,453 km · 6,724 nm
15h 38m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,738 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 38m 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
- LZN — Matsu Nangan Airport · Matsu Islands, Taiwan
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 LZN
- MFK · Matsu Beigan Airport5 mi away
- FOC · Fuzhou Changle International Airport24 mi away
- TPE · Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport109 mi away
- HSZ · Hsinchu Air Base111 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from LZN?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Matsu Islands (LZN) is 7,738 miles (12,453 km, 6,724 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to LZN?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 38m 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 Matsu Islands?
Matsu Islands is 12 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to LZN?
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