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JFK to PCN: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Picton (Picton Aerodrome)
8,999 mi
14,483 km · 7,820 nm
18h 7m
estimated nonstop flight time
+16h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
8,999 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 7m 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
- PCN — Picton Aerodrome · Picton, 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 PCN
- BHE · Woodbourne Airport13 mi away
- NSN · Nelson Airport38 mi away
- WLG · Wellington International Airport44 mi away
- MZP · Motueka Airport53 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from PCN?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Picton (PCN) is 8,999 miles (14,483 km, 7,820 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to PCN?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 7m 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 Picton?
Picton is 16 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to PCN?
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