New York to Zanjan (JFK–JWN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
While no nonstop service exists between JFK and JWN, connecting options are available through 13 hubs.
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Other ways to reach Zanjan from New York
| Metric | JFK→JWN | LGA→JWN | EWR→JWN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 11 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 16h 32m | 17h 41m | 17h 21m |
| Departure OTP | 91% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · JWN: +0330
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 1.5:00 AM (next day) in Zanjan.
US passport holders need a visa to enter Iran and must travel with a licensed Iranian tour guide or organized tour for the entire duration of the stay. Independent travel is not permitted for US, UK, or Canadian citizens. Apply through an authorized Iranian travel agency, which submits your visa application to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Once a reference number is issued (10 to 30 working days), collect the visa stamp at an Iranian embassy or consulate. The visa fee for US citizens is $160 to $230 depending on the issuing consulate. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.
Your tour operator arranges the reference number, itinerary, and guide. The guide accompanies you at all times during the trip. At Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) in Tehran, your guide meets you after immigration. Women must wear a headscarf (hijab) from the moment of arrival: carry one in your hand luggage for deplaning. Visa on arrival is available for many nationalities at IKA, but US citizens are not eligible and must have the visa stamped before travel.
No direct flights connect the US to Iran. Route through Istanbul (about 3 hours to IKA on Turkish Airlines or Iran Air), Doha (about 2 hours on Qatar Airways), or Dubai (about 2 hours on flydubai or Iran Air). Total travel time from the US East Coast runs 15 to 20 hours. Iran uses the Iranian rial (IRR), but prices are quoted in tomans (1 toman = 10 rials), trading at roughly 42,000 tomans per $1. International credit and debit cards do not work in Iran due to banking restrictions. Bring cash (US dollars or euros) and exchange at licensed exchange offices (sarafi). Your tour operator can arrange a local debit card loaded with rials for convenience.
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–JWN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to JWN
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Zanjan Airport (JWN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
JFK to JWN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to JWN ranges from 16 hours 32 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,955 miles (9,583 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via PHL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA) and Newark (EWR).