Distance From Lahad Datu Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport, LDU - JFK Distance

The distance from Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 9189 miles or 14788 kilometers or 7980 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 Lahad Datu ( Malaysia ) to New York ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lahad Datu and New York takes around 21 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lahad Datu Airport, Lahad Datu, Malaysia to John F Kennedy International Airport, New York, United States is 21 hours 7 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 • LDU - JFK

Kilometers		14788 km
Statute Miles		9189 miles
Nautical Miles		7980 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 7 minutes

Lahad Datu Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport Flight Route Map - LDU to JFK Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • LDU - JFK

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

Location	Local Time
Lahad Datu (Malaysia)	2025-03-27, 16:19:10 +08
New York (United States)	2025-03-27, 04:19:10 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

Lahad Datu Airport (LDU / WBKD) Lahad Datu, Malaysia

Destination

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