JFK
New York
United States
11,718 km
7,281 miles
KEU
Keekorok
Kenya
Distance
11,718 km
7,281 mi / 6,327 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
79°
east northeast

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JFK KEU
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Keekorok Airport
IATA Code JFK KEU
ICAO Code KJFK HKKE
City New York Keekorok
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 13 ft 5,800 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 -1.580000, 35.250000

New York (JFK) to Keekorok (KEU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Keekorok Airport (KEU) in Keekorok, Kenya is 11,718 kilometers (7,281 miles / 6,327 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 79°.

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 Kenya. 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 04:08 in New York, it's 12:08 in Keekorok. 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 5,787 feet between the two airports. Keekorok Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Keekorok (KEU) 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 Keekorok Airport (KEU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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