CGK
Jakarta
Indonesia
9,073 km
5,637 miles
SYA
Shemya
United States
Distance
9,073 km
5,637 mi / 4,899 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
34°
northeast

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CGK SYA
Airport Name Soekarno-Hatta International Airport Eareckson Air Station
IATA Code CGK SYA
ICAO Code WIII PASY
City Jakarta Shemya
Country Indonesia United States
Timezone Asia/Jakarta America/Adak
Elevation 34 ft 98 ft
Coordinates -6.130000, 106.660000 52.700000, 174.100000

Jakarta (CGK) to Shemya (SYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) in Jakarta, Indonesia to Eareckson Air Station (SYA) in Shemya, United States is 9,073 kilometers (5,637 miles / 4,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:48 in Jakarta, it's 00:48 in Shemya. With a 17-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 Shemya (SYA) to Jakarta (CGK) follows a heading of 248° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) and Eareckson Air Station (SYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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