ABU
Atambua-Timor Island
Indonesia
16,050 km
9,973 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
16,050 km
9,973 mi / 8,666 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
25°
north northeast

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ABU JFK
Airport Name Haliwen Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code ABU JFK
ICAO Code WRKA KJFK
City Atambua-Timor Island New York
Country Indonesia United States
Timezone Asia/Makassar America/New_York
Elevation 1,027 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -9.070000, 124.910000 40.640000, -73.780000

Atambua-Timor Island (ABU) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Haliwen Airport (ABU) in Atambua-Timor Island, Indonesia to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 16,050 kilometers (9,973 miles / 8,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 Indonesia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:04 in Atambua-Timor Island, it's 06:04 in New York. With a 13-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 1,014 feet between the two airports. John F Kennedy International Airport sits lower than Haliwen Airport.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Atambua-Timor Island (ABU) follows a heading of 327° (north 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 Haliwen Airport (ABU) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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