JFK
New York
United States
8,981 km
5,580 miles
SPX
Giza
Egypt
Distance
8,981 km
5,580 mi / 4,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
58°
east northeast

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JFK SPX
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Sphinx International Airport
IATA Code JFK SPX
ICAO Code KJFK HESX
City New York Giza
Country United States Egypt
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Cairo
Elevation 13 ft 553 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 30.110000, 30.890000

New York (JFK) to Giza (SPX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Sphinx International Airport (SPX) in Giza, Egypt is 8,981 kilometers (5,580 miles / 4,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Egypt. 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 07:19 in New York, it's 14:19 in Giza. 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 Giza (SPX) 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 Sphinx International Airport (SPX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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