JFK
New York
United States
7,625 km
4,738 miles
XGA
Gaoua
Burkina Faso
Distance
7,625 km
4,738 mi / 4,117 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
95°
east

Airport Comparison

JFK XGA
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Gaoua Airport
IATA Code JFK XGA
ICAO Code KJFK DFOG
City New York Gaoua
Country United States Burkina Faso
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 13 ft 912 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 10.300000, -3.250000

New York (JFK) to Gaoua (XGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Gaoua Airport (XGA) in Gaoua, Burkina Faso is 7,625 kilometers (4,738 miles / 4,117 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 04:02 in New York, it's 09:02 in Gaoua. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Gaoua (XGA) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 310° (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 Gaoua Airport (XGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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