JFK
New York
United States
13,076 km
8,125 miles
NCS
Newcastle
South Africa
Distance
13,076 km
8,125 mi / 7,060 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
104°
east southeast

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JFK NCS
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Newcastle Airport
IATA Code JFK NCS
ICAO Code KJFK FANC
City New York Newcastle
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 13 ft 4,074 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 -27.770000, 29.980000

New York (JFK) to Newcastle (NCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Newcastle Airport (NCS) in Newcastle, South Africa is 13,076 kilometers (8,125 miles / 7,060 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 South Africa. 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 04:19 in New York, it's 11:19 in Newcastle. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,061 feet between the two airports. Newcastle Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport.

The return flight from Newcastle (NCS) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 304° (west 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 Newcastle Airport (NCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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