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JFK to WGE: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Walgett (Walgett Airport)
9,989 mi
16,076 km · 8,681 nm
20h 3m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
9,989 miles nonstop takes roughly 20h 3m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JFK — John F Kennedy International Airport · New York, United States
- WGE — Walgett Airport · Walgett, Australia
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 WGE
- LHG · Lightning Ridge Airport41 mi away
- CNB · Coonamble Airport67 mi away
- BWQ · Brewarrina Airport78 mi away
- DRN · Dirranbandi Airport100 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from WGE?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Walgett (WGE) is 9,989 miles (16,076 km, 8,681 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to WGE?
A nonstop flight takes about 20h 3m 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 Walgett?
Walgett is 14 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to WGE?
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