JFK
New York
United States
11,748 km
7,300 miles
SEU
Seronera
Tanzania
Distance
11,748 km
7,300 mi / 6,343 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
80°
east

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JFK SEU
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Seronera Airport
IATA Code JFK SEU
ICAO Code KJFK HTSN
City New York Seronera
Country United States Tanzania
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 13 ft 5,080 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 -2.460000, 34.820000

New York (JFK) to Seronera (SEU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Seronera Airport (SEU) in Seronera, Tanzania is 11,748 kilometers (7,300 miles / 6,343 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Tanzania. 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 02:21 in New York, it's 10:21 in Seronera. With a 8-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 5,067 feet between the two airports. Seronera Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seronera (SEU) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 312° (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 Seronera Airport (SEU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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