JFK
New York
United States
7,168 km
4,454 miles
SFA
Sfax
Tunisia
Distance
7,168 km
4,454 mi / 3,870 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
65°
east northeast

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JFK SFA
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Sfax Thyna International Airport
IATA Code JFK SFA
ICAO Code KJFK DTTX
City New York Sfax
Country United States Tunisia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Tunis
Elevation 13 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 34.720000, 10.690000

New York (JFK) to Sfax (SFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA) in Sfax, Tunisia is 7,168 kilometers (4,454 miles / 3,870 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Tunisia. 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 02:25 in New York, it's 08:25 in Sfax. 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 Sfax (SFA) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 303° (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 Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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