JFK
New York
United States
6,835 km
4,247 miles
RJK
Rijeka
Croatia
Distance
6,835 km
4,247 mi / 3,690 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

JFK RJK
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Rijeka Airport
IATA Code JFK RJK
ICAO Code KJFK LDRI
City New York Rijeka
Country United States Croatia
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 13 ft 278 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 45.220000, 14.570000

New York (JFK) to Rijeka (RJK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Rijeka Airport (RJK) in Rijeka, Croatia is 6,835 kilometers (4,247 miles / 3,690 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:36 in New York, it's 10:36 in Rijeka. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Rijeka (RJK) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 300° (west 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 Rijeka Airport (RJK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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