New York to Manama (JFK–BAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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New York to Manama
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 6,601 mi 12h 25m nonstop +7h ahead 29 1-stop hubs

JFK–BAH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Gulf Air leads the route. The flight covers 6,601 miles in approximately 12h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JFK–BAH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
GF Gulf Air 3 789 12h25 32% – –
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – GF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GF (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, JFK to BAH direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to BAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~46h
Longest
LCA ~14h 52m CVG ~15h 34m ADD ~16h 27m MAN ~17h 8m LGW ~17h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,498
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
JFK → BAH
32%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
32%
Return
BAH → JFK
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Manama is 7 hours ahead of New York.
JFK: EDT · BAH: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Manama.
Distance & Flight Time
6,601 mi / 10,622 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 12h 25m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders can get a visa on arrival at Bahrain airport or apply for an eVisa in advance through the official portal at evisa.gov.bh. The visa on arrival costs BHD 5 for a 2-week stay or BHD 25 for a 30-day multiple-entry visa valid for 3 months. The eVisa has the same options and is processed within 24 to 48 hours. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

Facts

JFK–BAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Manama route.
Route details
Distance6,601 mi / 10,622 km
Flight time12h 25m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections29 hubs
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: BAH
Full nameBahrain International Airport
IATA / ICAOBAH / OBBI
TimezoneAsia/Bahrain
Passengers/yr9.4M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to BAH flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bahrain International Airport take approximately 12h 25m. The route covers 6,601 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Gulf Air.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from JFK to BAH. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LCA, CVG, ADD, MAN, LGW, MXP, FRA, CDG, MUC, FCO, AMM, CMN, LHR, JED, BOM, RUH, DXB, IST, DOH, AUH, ATH, DEL, CAI, NBO, KWI, MNL, CAN, SIN and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Manama is 7 hours ahead of New York.
Yes, return flights from BAH to JFK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from JFK to BAH

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Bahrain International Airport (BAH) are connected by nonstop service from Gulf Air. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

JFK to BAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to BAH ranges from 12 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,601 miles (10,622 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via LCA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.