EWR
Newark
United States
14,483 km
8,999 miles
GAN
Gan
Maldives
Distance
14,483 km
8,999 mi / 7,820 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/New_York
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

EWR GAN
Airport Name Newark Liberty International Airport Gan International Airport
IATA Code EWR GAN
ICAO Code KEWR VRMG
City Newark Gan
Country United States Maldives
Timezone America/New_York Indian/Maldives
Elevation 17 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 40.690000, -74.170000 -0.690000, 73.160000

Newark (EWR) to Gan (GAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States to Gan International Airport (GAN) in Gan, Maldives is 14,483 kilometers (8,999 miles / 7,820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:40 in Newark, it's 21:40 in Gan. With a 10-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 Gan (GAN) to Newark (EWR) follows a heading of 328° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Gan International Airport (GAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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