JFK
New York
United States
12,013 km
7,464 miles
RHN
Rosh Pinah
Namibia
Distance
12,013 km
7,464 mi / 6,486 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

JFK RHN
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Skorpion Mine Airport
IATA Code JFK RHN
ICAO Code KJFK FYSA
City New York Rosh Pinah
Country United States Namibia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 13 ft 1,870 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 -27.880000, 16.650000

New York (JFK) to Rosh Pinah (RHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN) in Rosh Pinah, Namibia is 12,013 kilometers (7,464 miles / 6,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:08 in New York, it's 11:08 in Rosh Pinah. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,857 feet between the two airports. Skorpion Mine Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport.

The return flight from Rosh Pinah (RHN) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 307° (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 Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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