# Distance from New York (JFK) to Semporna (SMM)

> 14,845 km · estimated flight time 18h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 14,845 km / 9,225 mi / 8,016 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 18h
- **Heading**: 343° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 13° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Malaysia
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +12h (When it's 09:25 in New York, it's 21:25 in Semporna)
- **Elevation difference**: 47 ft (SMM is higher than JFK)

## Airports

### [John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jfk-new-york-john-f-kennedy-international-airport/1ef266df-2422-6f44-aae4-06bb2780ed98)

- City: New York, United States
- ICAO: KJFK
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Coordinates: 40.640000, -73.780000
- Elevation: 13 ft

### [Semporna Airport (SMM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/smm-semporna-semporna-airport/1ef266df-fb6a-647a-b279-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Semporna, Malaysia
- ICAO: WBKA
- Timezone: Asia/Kuching
- Coordinates: 4.450000, 118.580000
- Elevation: 60 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 09:25 in New York, it's 21:25 in Semporna.
With a 12-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jfk-new-york-john-f-kennedy-international-airport/1ef266df-2422-6f44-aae4-06bb2780ed98)
- [Semporna Airport (SMM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/smm-semporna-semporna-airport/1ef266df-fb6a-647a-b279-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)