JFK
New York
United States
14,324 km
8,900 miles
KAW
Kawthoung
Myanmar
Distance
14,324 km
8,900 mi / 7,734 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.5h
America/New_York
Heading
10°
north

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JFK KAW
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Kawthoung Airport
IATA Code JFK KAW
ICAO Code KJFK VYKT
City New York Kawthoung
Country United States Myanmar
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Yangon
Elevation 13 ft 180 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 10.050000, 98.540000

New York (JFK) to Kawthoung (KAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Kawthoung Airport (KAW) in Kawthoung, Myanmar is 14,324 kilometers (8,900 miles / 7,734 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 United States with Myanmar. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:36 in New York, it's 14:06 in Kawthoung. With a 11.5-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 Kawthoung (KAW) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 353° (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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Kawthoung Airport (KAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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