JFK
New York
United States
8,348 km
5,187 miles
TOB
Tobruk
Libya
Distance
8,348 km
5,187 mi / 4,508 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
61°
east northeast

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JFK TOB
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport
IATA Code JFK TOB
ICAO Code KJFK HLGN
City New York Tobruk
Country United States Libya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 13 ft 519 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 31.860000, 23.910000

New York (JFK) to Tobruk (TOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) in Tobruk, Libya is 8,348 kilometers (5,187 miles / 4,508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Libya. 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 05:40 in New York, it's 12:40 in Tobruk. 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 Tobruk (TOB) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 309° (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 Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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