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JFK to UKA: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Ukunda (Ukunda Airstrip)
7,628 mi
12,277 km · 6,629 nm
15h 25m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
7,628 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 25m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JFK — John F Kennedy International Airport · New York, United States
- UKA — Ukunda Airstrip · Ukunda, Kenya
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 UKA
- MBA · Mombasa Moi International Airport18 mi away
- TGT · Tanga Airport65 mi away
- PMA · Pemba Airport69 mi away
- MYD · Malindi Airport82 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from UKA?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Ukunda (UKA) is 7,628 miles (12,277 km, 6,629 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to UKA?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 25m 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 Ukunda?
Ukunda is 7 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to UKA?
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