JFK
New York
United States
8,627 km
5,361 miles
MUH
Mersa Matruh
Egypt
Distance
8,627 km
5,361 mi / 4,658 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
59°
east northeast

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JFK MUH
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Mersa Matruh Airport
IATA Code JFK MUH
ICAO Code KJFK HEMM
City New York Mersa Matruh
Country United States Egypt
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Cairo
Elevation 13 ft 94 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 31.330000, 27.220000

New York (JFK) to Mersa Matruh (MUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Mersa Matruh Airport (MUH) in Mersa Matruh, Egypt is 8,627 kilometers (5,361 miles / 4,658 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Egypt. 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 23:13 in New York, it's 06:13 in Mersa Matruh. 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 Mersa Matruh (MUH) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 310° (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 Mersa Matruh Airport (MUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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