Distance From Wewak International Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport, WWK - JFK Distance

The distance from Wewak International Airport (WWK) to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 8978 miles or 14448 kilometers or 7797 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 Wewak ( Papua New Guinea ) to New York ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wewak and New York takes around 20 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wewak International Airport, Wewak, Papua New Guinea to John F Kennedy International Airport, New York, United States is 20 hours 38 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 • WWK - JFK

Kilometers		14448 km
Statute Miles		8978 miles
Nautical Miles		7797 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 38 minutes

Wewak International Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport Flight Route Map - WWK to JFK Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • WWK - JFK

Time difference between Wewak (Papua New Guinea) and New York (United States) is 14 Hours.
New York time is 14 Hours behind Wewak.

Location	Local Time
Wewak (Papua New Guinea)	2026-03-15, 22:56:52 +10
New York (United States)	2026-03-15, 08:56:52 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

Wewak International Airport (WWK / AYWK) Wewak, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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