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JFK to MLA: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Malta (Malta International Airport)
4,588 mi
7,384 km · 3,987 nm
9h 28m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,588 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 28m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JFK — John F Kennedy International Airport · New York, United States
- MLA — Malta International Airport · Malta, Malta
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 MLA
- GZM · Xewkija Heliport16 mi away
- CIY · Comiso Airport79 mi away
- LMP · Lampedusa Airport107 mi away
- NSY · Sigonella Navy Air Base110 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from MLA?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Malta (MLA) is 4,588 miles (7,384 km, 3,987 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to MLA?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 28m 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 Malta?
Malta is 6 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to MLA?
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