New York to Sepang
19h 16m The flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) covers 15,169 km (9,426 miles) and takes approximately 19h 16m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 7°, passing near 70.4° N, 87.9° 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 | 27h 35m | 28h 00m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 19h 27m | 19h 52m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 16h 51m | 17h 16m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 17h 51m | 18h 16m |
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 | KUL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport | Kuala Lumpur International Airport |
| City | New York | Sepang |
| Country | United States | Malaysia |
| ICAO | KJFK | WMKK |
| Coordinates | 40.6394, -73.7793 | 2.7456, 101.71 |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 69 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from New York to Sepang?
A non-stop flight from New York (JFK) to Sepang (KUL) takes about 19h 16m. The great-circle distance is 15,169 km (9,426 miles, 8,191 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 7°.
How far is New York from Sepang?
15,169 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 9,426 miles or 8,191 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 KUL?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 15,169 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 19h 16m 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.