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JRA to KIS: distance & flight time
New York (West 30th St. Heliport) → Kisumu (Kisumu Airport)
7,195 mi
11,580 km · 6,253 nm
14h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
7,195 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 35m 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
- JRA — West 30th St. Heliport · New York, United States
- KIS — Kisumu Airport · Kisumu, Kenya
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near JRA
Near KIS
- GGM · Kakamega Airport25 mi away
- KEY · Kericho Airport41 mi away
- EDL · Eldoret International Airport49 mi away
- KTL · Kitale Airport75 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JRA from KIS?
The flight distance from New York (JRA) to Kisumu (KIS) is 7,195 miles (11,580 km, 6,253 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JRA to KIS?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 35m 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 Kisumu?
Kisumu is 7 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JRA to KIS?
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