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JRA to KGT: distance & flight time
New York (West 30th St. Heliport) → Kangding (Kangding Airport)
7,530 mi
12,118 km · 6,543 nm
15h 14m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,530 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 14m 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
- JRA — West 30th St. Heliport · New York, United States
- KGT — Kangding Airport · Kangding, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near JRA
Near KGT
- DCY · Daocheng Yading Airport116 mi away
- CTU · Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport135 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JRA from KGT?
The flight distance from New York (JRA) to Kangding (KGT) is 7,530 miles (12,118 km, 6,543 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JRA to KGT?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 14m 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 Kangding?
Kangding is 12 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JRA to KGT?
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