The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Mount Hotham Airport (MHU) in Mount Hotham, Australia is 16,465 kilometers (10,231 miles / 8,890 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:23 in New York, it's 23:23 in Mount Hotham. With a 16-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 4,247 feet between the two airports. Mount Hotham Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport.

The return flight from Mount Hotham (MHU) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 71° (east 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 Mount Hotham Airport (MHU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.