JFK
New York
United States
15,223 km
9,459 miles
KPI
Kapit
Malaysia
Distance
15,223 km
9,459 mi / 8,220 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
350°
north

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JFK KPI
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Kapit Airport
IATA Code JFK KPI
ICAO Code KJFK WBGP
City New York Kapit
Country United States Malaysia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kuching
Elevation 13 ft 65 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 2.020000, 112.950000

New York (JFK) to Kapit (KPI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Kapit Airport (KPI) in Kapit, Malaysia is 15,223 kilometers (9,459 miles / 8,220 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Malaysia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:07 in New York, it's 09:07 in Kapit. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Kapit (KPI) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 7° (north). 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 Kapit Airport (KPI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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