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KIS to JRA: distance & flight time
Kisumu (Kisumu Airport) → New York (West 30th St. Heliport)
7,195 mi
11,580 km · 6,253 nm
14h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
-7h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
7,195 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 35m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KIS — Kisumu Airport · Kisumu, Kenya
- JRA — West 30th St. Heliport · New York, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near KIS
- GGM · Kakamega Airport25 mi away
- KEY · Kericho Airport41 mi away
- EDL · Eldoret International Airport49 mi away
- KTL · Kitale Airport75 mi away
Near JRA
Frequently asked questions
How far is KIS from JRA?
The flight distance from Kisumu (KIS) to New York (JRA) 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 KIS to JRA?
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 Kisumu and New York?
New York is 7 hours behind Kisumu.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KIS to JRA?
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