AKT
RAF Akrotiri
Cyprus
8,793 km
5,464 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
8,793 km
5,464 mi / 4,748 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Nicosia
Heading
312°
northwest

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AKT JFK
Airport Name RAF Akrotiri John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code AKT JFK
ICAO Code LCRA KJFK
City N/A New York
Country Cyprus United States
Timezone Asia/Nicosia America/New_York
Elevation 76 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 34.590000, 32.990000 40.640000, -73.780000

RAF Akrotiri (AKT) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Akrotiri (AKT) in RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 8,793 kilometers (5,464 miles / 4,748 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:26 in RAF Akrotiri, it's 13:26 in New York. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to RAF Akrotiri (AKT) follows a heading of 53° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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