AER
Sochi
Russia
8,554 km
5,315 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
8,554 km
5,315 mi / 4,619 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Moscow
Heading
315°
northwest

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AER JFK
Airport Name Sochi International Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code AER JFK
ICAO Code URSS KJFK
City Sochi New York
Country Russia United States
Timezone Europe/Moscow America/New_York
Elevation 89 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 43.450000, 39.960000 40.640000, -73.780000

Sochi (AER) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sochi International Airport (AER) in Sochi, Russia to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 8,554 kilometers (5,315 miles / 4,619 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:19 in Sochi, it's 05:19 in New York. 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.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Sochi (AER) follows a heading of 43° (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 Sochi International Airport (AER) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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