Originally Posted by Viajero
Yep, HKG-xJFK-LIM is technically just as valid. Personally I prefer to go via LAX and use the almost 24 hr LAX transit for a little R&R, but the OP is probably young enough to do it direct without a problem, and go to a Lima disco on arrival.
The HKG-JFK-LIM may not be enough time to make the connection in JFK. During daylight savings time, the HKG-JFK flight arrives about 9:30 pm and I believe the LAN flight departs JFK before 11:30 pm. 2 hours is cutting it close, especially if travelling in coach. The extra miles is less than 300 miles. To me not worth it since you can have a 20+ hour stop in LAX.