EIY
Sapir
Israel
9,245 km
5,745 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
9,245 km
5,745 mi / 4,992 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Jerusalem
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EIY JFK
Airport Name Ein Yahav Airfield John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code EIY JFK
ICAO Code LLEY KJFK
City Sapir New York
Country Israel United States
Timezone Asia/Jerusalem America/New_York
Elevation -164 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 30.620000, 35.200000 40.640000, -73.780000

Sapir (EIY) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ein Yahav Airfield (EIY) in Sapir, Israel to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 9,245 kilometers (5,745 miles / 4,992 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Israel 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 10:59 in Sapir, it's 03:59 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 Sapir (EIY) follows a heading of 55° (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 Ein Yahav Airfield (EIY) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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