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JFK to SIF: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Simara (Simara Airport)
7,558 mi
12,164 km · 6,568 nm
15h 17m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,558 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 17m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9.8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JFK — John F Kennedy International Airport · New York, United States
- SIF — Simara Airport · Simara, Nepal
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 SIF
- KTM · Tribhuvan International Airport44 mi away
- BHR · Bharatpur Airport49 mi away
- MEY · Meghauli Airport54 mi away
- JKR · Janakpur Airport66 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from SIF?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Simara (SIF) is 7,558 miles (12,164 km, 6,568 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to SIF?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 17m 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 Simara?
Simara is 9.8 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to SIF?
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