IES
Riesa
Germany
6,434 km
3,998 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
6,434 km
3,998 mi / 3,474 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IES JFK
Airport Name Riesa-Gohlis Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code IES JFK
ICAO Code EDAU KJFK
City Riesa New York
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/New_York
Elevation 322 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 51.290000, 13.360000 40.640000, -73.780000

Riesa (IES) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riesa-Gohlis Airport (IES) in Riesa, Germany to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 6,434 kilometers (3,998 miles / 3,474 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Germany with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:06 in Riesa, it's 10:06 in New York. With a 6-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 Riesa (IES) follows a heading of 48° (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 Riesa-Gohlis Airport (IES) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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