IRO
Birao
Central African Republic
9,808 km
6,095 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
9,808 km
6,095 mi / 5,296 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IRO JFK
Airport Name Birao Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code IRO JFK
ICAO Code FEFI KJFK
City Birao New York
Country Central African Republic United States
Timezone Africa/Bangui America/New_York
Elevation 1,696 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 10.240000, 22.720000 40.640000, -73.780000

Birao (IRO) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Birao Airport (IRO) in Birao, Central African Republic to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 9,808 kilometers (6,095 miles / 5,296 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Central African Republic 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 13:53 in Birao, it's 07:53 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,683 feet between the two airports. John F Kennedy International Airport sits lower than Birao Airport.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Birao (IRO) follows a heading of 78° (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 Birao Airport (IRO) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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