JFK
New York
United States
7,979 km
4,958 miles
ZIX
Zhigansk
Russia
Distance
7,979 km
4,958 mi / 4,309 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
353°
north

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JFK ZIX
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Zhigansk Airport
IATA Code JFK ZIX
ICAO Code KJFK UEVV
City New York Zhigansk
Country United States Russia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 13 ft 292 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 66.800000, 123.360000

New York (JFK) to Zhigansk (ZIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Zhigansk Airport (ZIX) in Zhigansk, Russia is 7,979 kilometers (4,958 miles / 4,309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 Russia. 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 08:13 in New York, it's 22:13 in Zhigansk. With a 14-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 Zhigansk (ZIX) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 14° (north northeast). 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 Zhigansk Airport (ZIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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