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PJA to JFK: distance & flight time

Pajala (Pajala Airport) → New York (John F Kennedy International Airport)

3,838 mi
6,177 km · 3,336 nm
8h
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details

3,838 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.

The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is PJA from JFK?

The flight distance from Pajala (PJA) to New York (JFK) is 3,838 miles (6,177 km, 3,336 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from PJA to JFK?

A nonstop flight takes about 8h 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 Pajala and New York?

New York is 6 hours behind Pajala.

What is the cheapest way to fly from PJA to JFK?

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