JFK
New York
United States
8,126 km
5,049 miles
LMQ
Marsa Brega Airport
Libya
Distance
8,126 km
5,049 mi / 4,388 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
64°
east northeast

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JFK LMQ
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Marsa Brega Airport
IATA Code JFK LMQ
ICAO Code KJFK HLMB
City New York N/A
Country United States Libya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 13 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 30.380000, 19.580000

New York (JFK) to Marsa Brega Airport (LMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Marsa Brega Airport (LMQ) in Marsa Brega Airport, Libya is 8,126 kilometers (5,049 miles / 4,388 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Libya. 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 23:34 in New York, it's 06:34 in Marsa Brega Airport. With a 7-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 Marsa Brega Airport (LMQ) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 308° (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 Marsa Brega Airport (LMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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