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JRA to OBU: distance & flight time
New York (West 30th St. Heliport) → Kobuk (Kobuk Airport)
3,483 mi
5,605 km · 3,027 nm
7h 18m
estimated nonstop flight time
-4h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
3,483 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 18m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JRA — West 30th St. Heliport · New York, United States
- OBU — Kobuk Airport · Kobuk, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near JRA
Near OBU
- SHG · Shungnak Airport7 mi away
- ABL · Ambler Airport29 mi away
- HSL · Huslia Airport85 mi away
- WLK · Selawik Airport87 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JRA from OBU?
The flight distance from New York (JRA) to Kobuk (OBU) is 3,483 miles (5,605 km, 3,027 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JRA to OBU?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 18m 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 Kobuk?
Kobuk is 4 hours behind New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JRA to OBU?
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