Airport Comparison
| JFK | MDP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | John F Kennedy International Airport | Mindiptana Airport |
| IATA Code | JFK | MDP |
| ICAO Code | KJFK | WAKD |
| City | New York | Mindiptana-Papua Island |
| Country | United States | Indonesia |
| Timezone | America/New_York | Asia/Jayapura |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 157 ft |
| Coordinates | 40.640000, -73.780000 | -5.750000, 140.370000 |
New York (JFK) to Mindiptana-Papua Island (MDP) Flight Distance
The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Mindiptana Airport (MDP) in Mindiptana-Papua Island, Indonesia is 14,860 kilometers (9,233 miles / 8,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.
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 Indonesia. 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 18:56 in New York, it's 08:56 in Mindiptana-Papua Island. With a 14-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 Mindiptana-Papua Island (MDP) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 36° (northeast). 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 Mindiptana Airport (MDP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.