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JFK to NHD: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Minhad AB (Al Minhad Air Base)
6,849 mi
11,022 km · 5,951 nm
13h 54m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,849 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 54m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JFK — John F Kennedy International Airport · New York, United States
- NHD — Al Minhad Air Base · Minhad AB, United Arab Emirates
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 NHD
- DXB · Dubai International Airport16 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport16 mi away
- SHJ · Sharjah International Airport23 mi away
- RKT · Ras Al Khaimah International Airport54 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from NHD?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Minhad AB (NHD) is 6,849 miles (11,022 km, 5,951 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to NHD?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 54m 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 Minhad AB?
Minhad AB is 8 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to NHD?
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