JFK
New York
United States
10,980 km
6,823 miles
LLI
Lalibela
Ethiopia
Distance
10,980 km
6,823 mi / 5,929 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
66°
east northeast

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JFK LLI
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Lalibella Airport
IATA Code JFK LLI
ICAO Code KJFK HALL
City New York Lalibela
Country United States Ethiopia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 13 ft 6,506 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 11.970000, 38.980000

New York (JFK) to Lalibela (LLI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Lalibella Airport (LLI) in Lalibela, Ethiopia is 10,980 kilometers (6,823 miles / 5,929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 02:13 in New York, it's 10:13 in Lalibela. 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 6,493 feet between the two airports. Lalibella 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 Lalibela (LLI) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 315° (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 Lalibella Airport (LLI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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