Distance From Biratnagar Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport, BIR - JFK Distance

The distance from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 7642 miles or 12299 kilometers or 6637 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Biratnagar ( Nepal ) to New York ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Biratnagar and New York takes around 17 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Biratnagar Airport, Biratnagar, Nepal to John F Kennedy International Airport, New York, United States is 17 hours 34 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • BIR - JFK

Kilometers		12299 km
Statute Miles		7642 miles
Nautical Miles		6637 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 34 minutes

Biratnagar Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport Flight Route Map - BIR to JFK Flight Path

Location of Biratnagar Airport & John F Kennedy International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Biratnagar to New York nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Biratnagar, Nepal and New York, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BIR - JFK

Time difference between Biratnagar (Nepal) and New York (United States) is 10 Hours 45 Minutes.
New York time is 10 Hours 45 Minutes behind Biratnagar.

Location	Local Time
Biratnagar (Nepal)	2025-12-16, 14:56:08 +0545
New York (United States)	2025-12-16, 04:11:08 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Biratnagar Airport (BIR / VNVT) Biratnagar, Nepal

Destination

John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK / KJFK) New York, United States