GYS
Guangyuan
China
11,894 km
7,391 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
11,894 km
7,391 mi / 6,422 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
360°
north

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GYS JFK
Airport Name Guangyuan Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code GYS JFK
ICAO Code ZUGU KJFK
City Guangyuan New York
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 0 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 32.390000, 105.700000 40.640000, -73.780000

Guangyuan (GYS) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangyuan Airport (GYS) in Guangyuan, China to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 11,894 kilometers (7,391 miles / 6,422 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 360°.

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 China 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 19:19 in Guangyuan, it's 06:19 in New York. With a 13-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 Guangyuan (GYS) follows a heading of 0° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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