JFK
New York
United States
9,074 km
5,638 miles
NLI
Nikolayevsk-na-Amure Airport
Russia
Distance
9,074 km
5,638 mi / 4,900 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JFK NLI
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Nikolayevsk-na-Amure Airport
IATA Code JFK NLI
ICAO Code KJFK UHNN
City New York Nikolayevsk-na-Amure Airport
Country United States Russia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Vladivostok
Elevation 13 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 53.160000, 140.650000

New York (JFK) to Nikolayevsk-na-Amure Airport (NLI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Nikolayevsk-na-Amure Airport (NLI) in Nikolayevsk-na-Amure Airport, Russia is 9,074 kilometers (5,638 miles / 4,900 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:21 in New York, it's 12:21 in Nikolayevsk-na-Amure Airport. With a 15-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 Nikolayevsk-na-Amure Airport (NLI) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 26° (north 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 Nikolayevsk-na-Amure Airport (NLI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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