New York to Karachi
14h 56m The flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Jinnah International Airport (KHI) covers 11,684 km (7,260 miles) and takes approximately 14h 56m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 36°, passing near 61.8° N, 10.8° 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 15m | 21h 40m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 14h 59m | 15h 24m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 12h 59m | 13h 24m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 13h 45m | 14h 10m |
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 | KHI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport | Jinnah International Airport |
| City | New York | Karachi |
| Country | United States | Pakistan |
| ICAO | KJFK | OPKC |
| Coordinates | 40.6394, -73.7793 | 24.9065, 67.1608 |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 100 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from New York to Karachi?
A non-stop flight from New York (JFK) to Karachi (KHI) takes about 14h 56m. The great-circle distance is 11,684 km (7,260 miles, 6,309 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 36°.
How far is New York from Karachi?
11,684 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,260 miles or 6,309 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 KHI?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 11,684 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 14h 56m 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.