Distance From Kuala Lumpur International Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport, KUL - JFK Distance

The distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 9426 miles or 15169 kilometers or 8185 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 Sepang ( Malaysia ) to New York ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sepang and New York takes around 21 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Sepang, Malaysia to John F Kennedy International Airport, New York, United States is 21 hours 40 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 • KUL - JFK

Kilometers		15169 km
Statute Miles		9426 miles
Nautical Miles		8185 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 40 minutes

Kuala Lumpur International Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport Flight Route Map - KUL to JFK Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Sepang, Malaysia and New York, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Sepang, Malaysia and New York, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KUL - JFK

Time difference between Sepang (Malaysia) and New York (United States) is 13 Hours.
New York time is 13 Hours behind Sepang.

Location	Local Time
Sepang (Malaysia)	2026-11-03, 04:07:54 +08
New York (United States)	2026-11-02, 15:07:54 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

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL / WMKK) Sepang, Malaysia

Destination

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