JFK
New York
United States
7,957 km
4,945 miles
KOA
Kailua/Kona
United States
Distance
7,957 km
4,945 mi / 4,297 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

JFK KOA
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport
IATA Code JFK KOA
ICAO Code KJFK PHKO
City New York Kailua/Kona
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 13 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 19.700000, -156.000000

New York (JFK) to Kailua/Kona (KOA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) in Kailua/Kona, United States is 7,957 kilometers (4,945 miles / 4,297 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 5-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 06:26 in New York, it's 01:26 in Kailua/Kona. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kailua/Kona (KOA) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 52° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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