CKT
Sarakhs
Iran
10,280 km
6,388 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
10,280 km
6,388 mi / 5,551 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
327°
north northwest

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CKT JFK
Airport Name Sarakhs Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code CKT JFK
ICAO Code OIMC KJFK
City Sarakhs New York
Country Iran United States
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/New_York
Elevation 945 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 36.500000, 61.060000 40.640000, -73.780000

Sarakhs (CKT) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sarakhs Airport (CKT) in Sarakhs, Iran to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 10,280 kilometers (6,388 miles / 5,551 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Iran 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 10:51 in Sarakhs, it's 02:21 in New York. With a 8.5-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 Sarakhs (CKT) follows a heading of 35° (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 Sarakhs Airport (CKT) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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