JFK
New York
United States
7,480 km
4,648 miles
MJI
Tripoli
Libya
Distance
7,480 km
4,648 mi / 4,039 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
65°
east northeast

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JFK MJI
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Mitiga Airport
IATA Code JFK MJI
ICAO Code KJFK HLLM
City New York Tripoli
Country United States Libya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 13 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 32.890000, 13.280000

New York (JFK) to Tripoli (MJI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Mitiga Airport (MJI) in Tripoli, Libya is 7,480 kilometers (4,648 miles / 4,039 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 03:51 in New York, it's 10:51 in Tripoli. 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 Tripoli (MJI) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 305° (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 Mitiga Airport (MJI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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