The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Surkhet Airport (SKH) in Surkhet, Nepal is 11,910 kilometers (7,401 miles / 6,431 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:49 in New York, it's 21:34 in Surkhet. With a 10.75-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 2,387 feet between the two airports. Surkhet Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport.

The return flight from Surkhet (SKH) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 341° (north 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 Surkhet Airport (SKH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.