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JFK to SIA: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Xi\'AN (Xi'an Xiguan Airport)
7,250 mi
11,668 km · 6,300 nm
14h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,250 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 41m 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
- SIA — Xi'an Xiguan Airport · Xi\'AN, China
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 SIA
- XIY · Xi'an Xianyang International Airport22 mi away
- AKA · Ankang Wulipu Airport116 mi away
- YCU · Yuncheng Guangong Airport120 mi away
- IQN · Qingyang Airport130 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from SIA?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Xi\'AN (SIA) is 7,250 miles (11,668 km, 6,300 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to SIA?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 41m 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 Xi\'AN?
Xi\'AN is 12 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to SIA?
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