JFK
New York
United States
10,593 km
6,582 miles
KNR
Kangan
Iran
Distance
10,593 km
6,582 mi / 5,720 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/New_York
Heading
46°
northeast

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JFK KNR
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Jam Airport
IATA Code JFK KNR
ICAO Code KJFK OIBJ
City New York Kangan
Country United States Iran
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tehran
Elevation 13 ft 2,173 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 27.820000, 52.350000

New York (JFK) to Kangan (KNR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Jam Airport (KNR) in Kangan, Iran is 10,593 kilometers (6,582 miles / 5,720 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Iran. 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 07:17 in New York, it's 15:47 in Kangan. With a 8.5-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 2,160 feet between the two airports. Jam Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport.

The return flight from Kangan (KNR) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 322° (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 Jam Airport (KNR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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