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JFK to MZP: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Motueka (Motueka Airport)
9,040 mi
14,548 km · 7,855 nm
18h 11m
estimated nonstop flight time
+16h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
9,040 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 11m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 16-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JFK — John F Kennedy International Airport · New York, United States
- MZP — Motueka Airport · Motueka, New Zealand
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 MZP
- NSN · Nelson Airport17 mi away
- KTF · Takaka Airport24 mi away
- BHE · Woodbourne Airport53 mi away
- PCN · Picton Aerodrome53 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from MZP?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Motueka (MZP) is 9,040 miles (14,548 km, 7,855 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to MZP?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 11m 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 Motueka?
Motueka is 16 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to MZP?
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