JFK
New York
United States
3,149 km
1,957 miles
RFS
La Rosita
Nicaragua
Distance
3,149 km
1,957 mi / 1,700 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
202°
south southwest

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JFK RFS
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Rosita Airport
IATA Code JFK RFS
ICAO Code KJFK MNRT
City New York La Rosita
Country United States Nicaragua
Timezone America/New_York America/Managua
Elevation 13 ft 193 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 13.890000, -84.410000

New York (JFK) to La Rosita (RFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Rosita Airport (RFS) in La Rosita, Nicaragua is 3,149 kilometers (1,957 miles / 1,700 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 202°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting United States with Nicaragua. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:34 in New York, it's 01:34 in La Rosita.

The return flight from La Rosita (RFS) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 17° (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 Rosita Airport (RFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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