Distance From Yamagata Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport, GAJ - JFK Distance

The distance from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 6565 miles or 10565 kilometers or 5701 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 Higashine ( Japan ) to New York ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Higashine and New York takes around 15 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Yamagata Airport, Higashine, Japan to John F Kennedy International Airport, New York, United States is 15 hours 5 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 • GAJ - JFK

Kilometers		10565 km
Statute Miles		6565 miles
Nautical Miles		5701 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 5 minutes

Yamagata Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport Flight Route Map - GAJ to JFK Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Higashine, Japan and New York, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GAJ - JFK

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

Location	Local Time
Higashine (Japan)	2026-03-20, 14:00:22 JST
New York (United States)	2026-03-20, 01:00:22 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

Yamagata Airport (GAJ / RJSC) Higashine, Japan

Destination

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