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JFK to PEN: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Penang (Penang International Airport)
9,241 mi
14,871 km · 8,030 nm
18h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
9,241 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 35m 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
- PEN — Penang International Airport · Penang, 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 PEN
- BWH · Butterworth Airport14 mi away
- AOR · Sultan Abdul Halim Airport62 mi away
- IPH · Sultan Azlan Shah Airport75 mi away
- PKG · Pulau Pangkor Airport75 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from PEN?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Penang (PEN) is 9,241 miles (14,871 km, 8,030 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to PEN?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 35m 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 Penang?
Penang is 12 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to PEN?
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