JFK
New York
United States
15,209 km
9,450 miles
SBW
Sibu
Malaysia
Distance
15,209 km
9,450 mi / 8,212 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
352°
north

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JFK SBW
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Sibu Airport
IATA Code JFK SBW
ICAO Code KJFK WBGS
City New York Sibu
Country United States Malaysia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kuching
Elevation 13 ft 122 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 2.260000, 111.980000

New York (JFK) to Sibu (SBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Sibu Airport (SBW) in Sibu, Malaysia is 15,209 kilometers (9,450 miles / 8,212 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 00:17 in New York, it's 13:17 in Sibu. 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 Sibu (SBW) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 6° (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 Sibu Airport (SBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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