Sepang to New York (KUL–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 23 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between KUL and JFK. Nearest airports to KUL with scheduled service: Singapore Changi Airport (SIN, 185 mi) · Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB, 29 mi) · Malacca International Airport (MKZ, 50 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 10 hubs
SIN Singapore 20h 40m 8MAIAK SQ Singapore (SIN) to New York flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 20h 54m 9CAKAQ CZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to New York flights
FOC Fuzhou (Changle) 20h 59m FMMFMH MF Fuzhou (Changle) (FOC) to New York flights
TPE Taoyuan 21h 20m BRCID7 AVBRCI Taoyuan (TPE) to New York flights
MNL Manila (Pasay) 22h 10m 5JAKFY PR Manila (Pasay) (MNL) to New York flights
HKG Hong Kong 22h 13m AKAYCX CXLAMH Hong Kong (HKG) to New York flights
LHR London 22h 30m ATBAFY AAAFAY London (LHR) to New York flights
ICN Seoul 22h 47m D7KEMH CMKEOZ Seoul (ICN) to New York flights
IST Istanbul 22h 55m MHTK 6EAVB6 Istanbul (IST) to New York flights
DOH Doha 23h AHAYB6 ASB6MH Doha (DOH) to New York flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Sepang to New York
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-12h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for KUL to JFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,885
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
KUL → JFK
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
Return
JFK → KUL
16%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
16%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →

Other ways to reach New York from Sepang

Nearby airports with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Metric KUL→JFK SIN→JFK
Distance from KUL 185 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 7
Airports within 200 miles of KUL with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-12h
New York is 12 hours behind Sepang.
KUL: +08 · JFK: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sepang, it's 6:00 AM in New York.
Getting to KUL

KLIA Ekspres train runs non-stop from KL Sentral to KLIA in 28 minutes (RM55 one-way). KLIA Transit (slightly slower, RM55, stops at three intermediate stations) also serves the airport. Both run from 5am to midnight, every 15–20 minutes. Road from central KL takes 45–90 minutes depending on traffic.

The airport is 50km south of central KL. Taxis and Grab from the city cost RM50–80. Budget Terminal KLIA2 (AirAsia hub) is a separate building served by the same rail link.

Getting from JFK

AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.

New York Climate

Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.

Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.

KUL–JFK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sepang to New York route.
Route details
Time difference-12 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KUL
IATA / ICAOKUL / WMKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Passengers/yr57.1M
Elevation69 ft / 21 m
Destination: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KUL to JFK flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Singapore Changi, Guangzhou Baiyun and Fuzhou Changle.
New York is 12 hours behind Sepang.
Nearby alternatives include SIN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 Singapore Changi, Guangzhou Baiyun and Fuzhou Changle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Singapore (SIN).