Distance From Penang International Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport, PEN - JFK Distance

The distance from Penang International Airport (PEN) to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 9241 miles or 14871 kilometers or 8025 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 Penang ( Malaysia ) to New York ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Penang and New York takes around 21 hours 14 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Penang International Airport, Penang, Malaysia to John F Kennedy International Airport, New York, United States is 21 hours 14 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 • PEN - JFK

Kilometers		14871 km
Statute Miles		9241 miles
Nautical Miles		8025 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 14 minutes

Penang International Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport Flight Route Map - PEN to JFK Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • PEN - JFK

Time difference between Penang (Malaysia) and New York (United States) is 12 Hours.
New York time is 12 Hours behind Penang.

Location	Local Time
Penang (Malaysia)	2026-09-13, 18:50:08 +08
New York (United States)	2026-09-13, 06:50:08 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

Penang International Airport (PEN / WMKP) Penang, Malaysia

Destination

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