New York to Kobe (JFK–UKB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between JFK and UKB. Nearest airports to JFK with scheduled service: LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 11 mi) · Teterboro Airport (TEB, 21 mi) · Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, 21 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
HND Tokyo 16h 20m AAJLLA → BCNH Tokyo (HND) to Kobe flights
TPE Taoyuan 19h 35m AVBRCI → BRJX Taoyuan (TPE) to Kobe flights
ICN Seoul 19h 39m CMKEOZ → 7CKE Seoul (ICN) to Kobe flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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New York to Kobe
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+13h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between JFK and UKB, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore JFK Routes UKB Routes JFK Live Flights UKB Live Flights JFK Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to UKB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
HND ~16h 20m TPE ~19h 35m ICN ~19h 39m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
146
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 → UKB
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Return
UKB → JFK
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
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
+13h
Kobe is 13 hours ahead of New York.
JFK: EDT · UKB: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 7:00 AM (next day) in Kobe.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism or business. No pre-registration required. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Complete the Visit Japan Web form online before arrival to speed up immigration and customs processing. Declare cash over JPY 1,000,000. Bringing meat, fruit, or plant products requires declaration; penalties for violations are strict.

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–UKB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Kobe route.
Route details
Time difference+13 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: UKB
Full nameKobe Airport
IATA / ICAOUKB / RJBE
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to UKB flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Tokyo Haneda, Taiwan Taoyuan and Incheon.
Kobe is 13 hours ahead of New York.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tokyo Haneda, Taiwan Taoyuan and Incheon. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.