Airport Comparison
| GLX | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Gamarmalamo Airport | John F Kennedy International Airport |
| IATA Code | GLX | JFK |
| ICAO Code | WAMA | KJFK |
| City | Galela-Celebes Island | New York |
| Country | Indonesia | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 180 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | 1.840000, 127.790000 | 40.640000, -73.780000 |
Galela-Celebes Island (GLX) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Gamarmalamo Airport (GLX) in Galela-Celebes Island, Indonesia to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 14,810 kilometers (9,202 miles / 7,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.
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 Indonesia 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 16:53 in Galela-Celebes Island, it's 02:53 in New York. With a 14-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 Galela-Celebes Island (GLX) follows a heading of 330° (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 Gamarmalamo Airport (GLX) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.