JFK
New York
United States
11,117 km
6,908 miles
KBG
Kabalega Falls
Uganda
Distance
11,117 km
6,908 mi / 6,003 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

JFK KBG
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Kabalega Falls Airport
IATA Code JFK KBG
ICAO Code KJFK HUKF
City New York Kabalega Falls
Country United States Uganda
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Kampala
Elevation 13 ft 2,365 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 2.330000, 31.500000

New York (JFK) to Kabalega Falls (KBG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Kabalega Falls Airport (KBG) in Kabalega Falls, Uganda is 11,117 kilometers (6,908 miles / 6,003 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Uganda. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:32 in New York, it's 10:32 in Kabalega Falls. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,352 feet between the two airports. Kabalega Falls Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport.

The return flight from Kabalega Falls (KBG) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 312° (northwest). 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 Kabalega Falls Airport (KBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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