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JKR to GYY: distance & flight time
Janakpur (Janakpur Airport) → Gary (Gary Chicago International Airport)
7,697 mi
12,387 km · 6,688 nm
15h 34m
estimated nonstop flight time
-11.7h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,697 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 34m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 11.7-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JKR — Janakpur Airport · Janakpur, Nepal
- GYY — Gary Chicago International Airport · Gary, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near JKR
- RHP · Ramechhap Airport48 mi away
- RJB · Rajbiraj Airport52 mi away
- MZU · Muzaffarpur Airport55 mi away
- RUM · Rumjatar Airport56 mi away
Near GYY
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport36 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport20 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport21 mi away
- VPZ · Porter County Municipal Airport24 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JKR from GYY?
The flight distance from Janakpur (JKR) to Gary (GYY) is 7,697 miles (12,387 km, 6,688 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JKR to GYY?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 34m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from JKR to GYY?
Nonstop service on JKR–GYY depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 15h 34m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Janakpur and Gary?
Gary is 11.7 hours behind Janakpur.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JKR to GYY?
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Why are some JKR to GYY fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain JKR–GYY tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.