Distance From Kavieng Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport, KVG - JFK Distance

The distance from Kavieng Airport (KVG) to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 8616 miles or 13865 kilometers or 7482 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 Kavieng ( Papua New Guinea ) to New York ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kavieng and New York takes around 19 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kavieng Airport, Kavieng, Papua New Guinea to John F Kennedy International Airport, New York, United States is 19 hours 48 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 • KVG - JFK

Kilometers		13865 km
Statute Miles		8616 miles
Nautical Miles		7482 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 48 minutes

Kavieng Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport Flight Route Map - KVG to JFK Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kavieng, Papua New Guinea and New York, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Kavieng, Papua New Guinea and New York, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KVG - JFK

Time difference between Kavieng (Papua New Guinea) and New York (United States) is 15 Hours.
New York time is 15 Hours behind Kavieng.

Location	Local Time
Kavieng (Papua New Guinea)	2026-05-02, 03:51:49 +11
New York (United States)	2026-05-01, 12:51:49 EDT

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

Kavieng Airport (KVG / AYKV) Kavieng, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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