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JFK to ZHY: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Zhongwei (Zhongwei Shapotou Airport)
7,032 mi
11,318 km · 6,111 nm
14h 15m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,032 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 15m 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
- ZHY — Zhongwei Shapotou Airport · Zhongwei, 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 ZHY
- AXF · Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport85 mi away
- LHW · Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport112 mi away
- GYU · Guyuan Liupanshan Airport119 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from ZHY?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Zhongwei (ZHY) is 7,032 miles (11,318 km, 6,111 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to ZHY?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 15m 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 Zhongwei?
Zhongwei is 12 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to ZHY?
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