JFK
New York
United States
13,084 km
8,130 miles
SKQ
Sekakes
Lesotho
Distance
13,084 km
8,130 mi / 7,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
107°
east southeast

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JFK SKQ
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Sekakes Airport
IATA Code JFK SKQ
ICAO Code KJFK FXSK
City New York Sekakes
Country United States Lesotho
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Maseru
Elevation 13 ft 5,700 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 -30.040000, 28.370000

New York (JFK) to Sekakes (SKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Sekakes Airport (SKQ) in Sekakes, Lesotho is 13,084 kilometers (8,130 miles / 7,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 Lesotho. 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 05:37 in New York, it's 12:37 in Sekakes. With a 7-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 5,687 feet between the two airports. Sekakes 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 Sekakes (SKQ) 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 Sekakes Airport (SKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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