BVC
Rabil
Cape Verde
5,576 km
3,465 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
5,576 km
3,465 mi / 3,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BVC JFK
Airport Name Rabil Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code BVC JFK
ICAO Code GVBA KJFK
City Rabil New York
Country Cape Verde United States
Timezone Atlantic/Cape_Verde America/New_York
Elevation 69 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 16.140000, -22.890000 40.640000, -73.780000

Rabil (BVC) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rabil Airport (BVC) in Rabil, Cape Verde to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 5,576 kilometers (3,465 miles / 3,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 Cape Verde 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 09:08 in Rabil, it's 05:08 in New York. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Rabil (BVC) follows a heading of 104° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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