JFK
New York
United States
5,986 km
3,720 miles
QBX
Sobral
Brazil
Distance
5,986 km
3,720 mi / 3,232 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
137°
southeast

Airport Comparison

JFK QBX
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Sobral Airport
IATA Code JFK QBX
ICAO Code KJFK SNOB
City New York Sobral
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Fortaleza
Elevation 13 ft 210 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 -3.680000, -40.340000

New York (JFK) to Sobral (QBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Sobral Airport (QBX) in Sobral, Brazil is 5,986 kilometers (3,720 miles / 3,232 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:01 in New York, it's 06:01 in Sobral.

The return flight from Sobral (QBX) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 329° (north 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 Sobral Airport (QBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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