JFK
New York
United States
6,308 km
3,920 miles
SOT
Sodankyla
Finland
Distance
6,308 km
3,920 mi / 3,406 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
27°
north northeast

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JFK SOT
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Sodankyla Airport
IATA Code JFK SOT
ICAO Code KJFK EFSO
City New York Sodankyla
Country United States Finland
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 13 ft 602 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 67.390000, 26.620000

New York (JFK) to Sodankyla (SOT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Sodankyla Airport (SOT) in Sodankyla, Finland is 6,308 kilometers (3,920 miles / 3,406 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 Finland. 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 02:27 in New York, it's 09:27 in Sodankyla. 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.

The return flight from Sodankyla (SOT) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 297° (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 Sodankyla Airport (SOT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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