Hangzhou to New York
15h 20m The flight from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) covers 11,999 km (7,456 miles) and takes approximately 15h 20m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 11°, passing near 78.9° N, 175.9° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 21h 49m | 22h 14m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 15h 23m | 15h 48m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 13h 20m | 13h 45m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 14h 07m | 14h 32m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| HGH | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport |
| City | Hangzhou | New York |
| Country | China | United States |
| ICAO | ZSHC | KJFK |
| Coordinates | 30.2361, 120.4289 | 40.6394, -73.7793 |
| Elevation | 23 ft | 13 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Hangzhou to New York?
A non-stop flight from Hangzhou (HGH) to New York (JFK) takes about 15h 20m. The great-circle distance is 11,999 km (7,456 miles, 6,479 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 11°.
How far is Hangzhou from New York?
11,999 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,456 miles or 6,479 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between HGH and JFK?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 11,999 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 15h 20m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.