New York to Jakarta
20h 31m The flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) covers 16,177 km (10,052 miles) and takes approximately 20h 31m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 359°, passing near 66.6° N, 108.1° 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 | 29h 25m | 29h 50m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 20h 44m | 21h 10m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 17h 58m | 18h 24m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 19h 02m | 19h 27m |
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
| JFK | CGK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport | Soekarno-Hatta International Airport |
| City | New York | Jakarta |
| Country | United States | Indonesia |
| ICAO | KJFK | WIII |
| Coordinates | 40.6394, -73.7793 | -6.1256, 106.656 |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 34 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from New York to Jakarta?
A non-stop flight from New York (JFK) to Jakarta (CGK) takes about 20h 31m. The great-circle distance is 16,177 km (10,052 miles, 8,735 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 359°.
How far is New York from Jakarta?
16,177 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 10,052 miles or 8,735 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 JFK and CGK?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 16,177 km the route is at the extreme end of what any airliner can fly non-stop, so a connection is likely. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 20h 31m 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.