BSA
Bosaso
Somalia
11,797 km
7,330 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
11,797 km
7,330 mi / 6,370 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
318°
northwest

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BSA JFK
Airport Name Bosaso Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code BSA JFK
ICAO Code HCMF KJFK
City Bosaso New York
Country Somalia United States
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/New_York
Elevation 3 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 11.280000, 49.150000 40.640000, -73.780000

Bosaso (BSA) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bosaso Airport (BSA) in Bosaso, Somalia to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 11,797 kilometers (7,330 miles / 6,370 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Somalia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:19 in Bosaso, it's 11:19 in New York. With a 8-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 Bosaso (BSA) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Bosaso Airport (BSA) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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