HCM
Eil
Somalia
12,123 km
7,533 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
12,123 km
7,533 mi / 6,546 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
318°
northwest

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HCM JFK
Airport Name Eil Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code HCM JFK
ICAO Code HCME KJFK
City Eil New York
Country Somalia United States
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/New_York
Elevation 812 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 7.920000, 49.800000 40.640000, -73.780000

Eil (HCM) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eil Airport (HCM) in Eil, Somalia to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 12,123 kilometers (7,533 miles / 6,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Somalia 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 17:18 in Eil, it's 09:18 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.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Eil (HCM) follows a heading of 61° (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 Eil Airport (HCM) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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