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JFK to MKZ: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Malacca (Malacca Airport)
9,462 mi
15,227 km · 8,222 nm
19h 1m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
9,462 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 1m 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
- MKZ — Malacca Airport · Malacca, Malaysia
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 MKZ
- KUL · Kuala Lumpur International Airport50 mi away
- DUM · Pinang Kampai Airport72 mi away
- SZB · Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport77 mi away
- SIN · Singapore Changi Airport136 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from MKZ?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Malacca (MKZ) is 9,462 miles (15,227 km, 8,222 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to MKZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 1m 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 Malacca?
Malacca is 12 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to MKZ?
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