JFK
New York
United States
10,267 km
6,380 miles
RGL
Rio Gallegos
Argentina
Distance
10,267 km
6,380 mi / 5,544 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
177°
south

Airport Comparison

JFK RGL
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport
IATA Code JFK RGL
ICAO Code KJFK SAWG
City New York Rio Gallegos
Country United States Argentina
Timezone America/New_York America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 13 ft 61 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 -51.610000, -69.310000

New York (JFK) to Rio Gallegos (RGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) in Rio Gallegos, Argentina is 10,267 kilometers (6,380 miles / 5,544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south at a heading of 177°.

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 Argentina. 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 15:53 in New York, it's 17:53 in Rio Gallegos.

The return flight from Rio Gallegos (RGL) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 357° (north). 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 Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.