New York to Fuzhou (Changle) (JFK–FOC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MF850
MF Xiamen
789
1:55 PM
EDT T4
7:05 PM+1
CST
17h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MF849
MF Xiamen
789
9:20 AM
CST
11:55 AM
EDT
14h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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New York to Fuzhou (Changle)
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 7,757 mi 17h 10m nonstop +12h ahead 9 1-stop hubs

JFK–FOC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Xiamen Air leads the route. The flight covers 7,757 miles in approximately 17h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JFK–FOC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MF Xiamen Air 2 789 17h10 68%
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – MF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MF (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, JFK to FOC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to FOC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~21h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
759
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
JFK → FOC
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Return
FOC → JFK
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+12h
Fuzhou (Changle) is 12 hours ahead of New York.
JFK: EDT · FOC: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 AM (next day) in Fuzhou (Changle).
Distance & Flight Time
7,757 mi / 12,484 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 17h 10m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders can enter China visa-free for stays up to 30 days under a temporary policy running through December 31, 2026. This covers tourism, business visits, and transit. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

For stays beyond 30 days, a standard visa from a Chinese embassy or consulate is required before departure. Separate 144-hour and 72-hour visa-free transit programs exist at select airports for travelers continuing to a third country.

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.

JFK–FOC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Fuzhou (Changle) route.
Route details
Distance7,757 mi / 12,484 km
Flight time17h 10m
Time difference+12 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: FOC
IATA / ICAOFOC / ZSFZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr12.5M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to FOC flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Fuzhou Changle International Airport take approximately 17h 10m. The route covers 7,757 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Xiamen Air.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from JFK to FOC. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NRT, TPE, CAN, PEK, ICN, HKG, PVG, SIN and NGO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fuzhou (Changle) is 12 hours ahead of New York.
Yes, return flights from FOC 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 FOC

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Fuzhou Changle International Airport (FOC) are connected by nonstop service from Xiamen Air. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

JFK to FOC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to FOC ranges from 17 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 7,757 miles (12,484 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 21 hours via NRT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.