BTU
Bintulu
Malaysia
15,100 km
9,383 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
15,100 km
9,383 mi / 8,154 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
north

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BTU JFK
Airport Name Bintulu Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code BTU JFK
ICAO Code WBGB KJFK
City Bintulu New York
Country Malaysia United States
Timezone Asia/Kuching America/New_York
Elevation 74 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 3.120000, 113.020000 40.640000, -73.780000

Bintulu (BTU) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bintulu Airport (BTU) in Bintulu, Malaysia to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 15,100 kilometers (9,383 miles / 8,154 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Malaysia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:45 in Bintulu, it's 11:45 in New York. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Bintulu (BTU) follows a heading of 350° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bintulu Airport (BTU) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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