GNN
Ghinnir
Ethiopia
11,494 km
7,142 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
11,494 km
7,142 mi / 6,206 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GNN JFK
Airport Name Ghinnir Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code GNN JFK
ICAO Code HAGH KJFK
City Ghinnir New York
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/New_York
Elevation 6,499 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 7.150000, 40.720000 40.640000, -73.780000

Ghinnir (GNN) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ghinnir Airport (GNN) in Ghinnir, Ethiopia to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 11,494 kilometers (7,142 miles / 6,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Ethiopia 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 21:03 in Ghinnir, it's 13:03 in New York. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,486 feet between the two airports. John F Kennedy International Airport sits lower than Ghinnir Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Ghinnir (GNN) follows a heading of 68° (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 Ghinnir Airport (GNN) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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