Distance From Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville to John F Kennedy International Airport, TSV - JFK Distance

The distance from Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV) to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 9631 miles or 15499 kilometers or 8363 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 Townsville ( Australia ) to New York ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Townsville and New York takes around 22 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville, Townsville, Australia to John F Kennedy International Airport, New York, United States is 22 hours 8 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 • TSV - JFK

Kilometers		15499 km
Statute Miles		9631 miles
Nautical Miles		8363 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 8 minutes

Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville to John F Kennedy International Airport Flight Route Map - TSV to JFK Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Townsville, Australia and New York, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • TSV - JFK

Time difference between Townsville (Australia) and New York (United States) is 14 Hours.
New York time is 14 Hours behind Townsville.

Location	Local Time
Townsville (Australia)	2026-10-27, 18:53:50 AEST
New York (United States)	2026-10-27, 04:53:50 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

Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV / YBTL) Townsville, Australia

Destination

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