# Distance from New York (JFK) to Overberg (OVG)

> 12,722 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,722 km / 7,905 mi / 6,869 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 116° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 304° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → South Africa
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Africa
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 05:34 in New York, it's 11:34 in Overberg)
- **Elevation difference**: 39 ft (OVG is higher than JFK)

## Airports

### [John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK)](https://flightduration.online/airport/jfk-new-york-john-f-kennedy-international-airport/1ef266df-2422-6f44-aae4-06bb2780ed98)

- City: New York, United States
- ICAO: KJFK
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Coordinates: 40.640000, -73.780000
- Elevation: 13 ft

### [Overberg Airport (OVG)](https://flightduration.online/airport/ovg-overberg-overberg-airport/1ef266de-d38f-6a64-9458-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Overberg, South Africa
- ICAO: FAOB
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates: -34.550000, 20.250000
- Elevation: 52 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 05:34 in New York, it's 11:34 in Overberg.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK)](https://flightduration.online/airport/jfk-new-york-john-f-kennedy-international-airport/1ef266df-2422-6f44-aae4-06bb2780ed98)
- [Overberg Airport (OVG)](https://flightduration.online/airport/ovg-overberg-overberg-airport/1ef266de-d38f-6a64-9458-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)