GSS
Belfast
South Africa
13,019 km
8,090 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
13,019 km
8,090 mi / 7,030 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GSS JFK
Airport Name Sabi Sabi Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code GSS JFK
ICAO Code FASE KJFK
City Belfast New York
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/New_York
Elevation 1,276 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -24.940000, 31.440000 40.640000, -73.780000

Belfast (GSS) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sabi Sabi Airport (GSS) in Belfast, South Africa to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 13,019 kilometers (8,090 miles / 7,030 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 South Africa 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 07:17 in Belfast, it's 00:17 in New York. With a 7-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 1,263 feet between the two airports. John F Kennedy International Airport sits lower than Sabi Sabi Airport.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Belfast (GSS) follows a heading of 101° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sabi Sabi Airport (GSS) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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