FYT
Faya Largeau Airport
Chad
8,958 km
5,566 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
8,958 km
5,566 mi / 4,837 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Ndjamena
Heading
310°
northwest

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FYT JFK
Airport Name Faya Largeau Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code FYT JFK
ICAO Code FTTY KJFK
City N/A New York
Country Chad United States
Timezone Africa/Ndjamena America/New_York
Elevation 771 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 17.920000, 19.110000 40.640000, -73.780000

Faya Largeau Airport (FYT) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faya Largeau Airport (FYT) in Faya Largeau Airport, Chad to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 8,958 kilometers (5,566 miles / 4,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Chad with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:01 in Faya Largeau Airport, it's 07:01 in New York. With a 6-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 Faya Largeau Airport (FYT) follows a heading of 74° (east 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 Faya Largeau Airport (FYT) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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