The flight distance from Alpha Airport (ABH) in Alpha Airport, Australia to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 15,820 kilometers (9,830 miles / 8,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:00 in Alpha Airport, it's 04:00 in New York. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,242 feet between the two airports. John F Kennedy International Airport sits lower than Alpha Airport.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Alpha Airport (ABH) follows a heading of 284° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Alpha Airport (ABH) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.