EWR
Newark
United States
11,894 km
7,390 miles
WJR
Wajir
Kenya
Distance
11,894 km
7,390 mi / 6,422 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

EWR WJR
Airport Name Newark Liberty International Airport Wajir Airport
IATA Code EWR WJR
ICAO Code KEWR HKWJ
City Newark Wajir
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 17 ft 770 ft
Coordinates 40.690000, -74.170000 1.730000, 40.090000

Newark (EWR) to Wajir (WJR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States to Wajir Airport (WJR) in Wajir, Kenya is 11,894 kilometers (7,390 miles / 6,422 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:17 in Newark, it's 02:17 in Wajir. With a 8-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 Wajir (WJR) to Newark (EWR) follows a heading of 314° (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 Wajir Airport (WJR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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