JFK
New York
United States
6,153 km
3,823 miles
RMS
Ramstein
Germany
Distance
6,153 km
3,823 mi / 3,322 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
51°
northeast

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JFK RMS
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Ramstein Air Base
IATA Code JFK RMS
ICAO Code KJFK ETAR
City New York Ramstein
Country United States Germany
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Berlin
Elevation 13 ft 776 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 49.440000, 7.600000

New York (JFK) to Ramstein (RMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Ramstein Air Base (RMS) in Ramstein, Germany is 6,153 kilometers (3,823 miles / 3,322 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Germany. 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 02:22 in New York, it's 08:22 in Ramstein. 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 Ramstein (RMS) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 294° (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 Ramstein Air Base (RMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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