JFK
New York
United States
10,750 km
6,680 miles
WAE
Wadi Al Dawasir Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
10,750 km
6,680 mi / 5,805 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
56°
northeast

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JFK WAE
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Wadi Al Dawasir Airport
IATA Code JFK WAE
ICAO Code KJFK OEWD
City New York N/A
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 13 ft 2,062 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 20.500000, 45.200000

New York (JFK) to Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) in Wadi Al Dawasir Airport, Saudi Arabia is 10,750 kilometers (6,680 miles / 5,805 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 00:56 in New York, it's 08:56 in Wadi Al Dawasir Airport. With a 8-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 2,049 feet between the two airports. Wadi Al Dawasir Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport.

The return flight from Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 318° (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 Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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