AHB
Abha
Saudi Arabia
10,755 km
6,683 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
10,755 km
6,683 mi / 5,807 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
317°
northwest

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AHB JFK
Airport Name Abha Regional Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code AHB JFK
ICAO Code OEAB KJFK
City Abha New York
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/New_York
Elevation 6,858 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 18.240000, 42.660000 40.640000, -73.780000

Abha (AHB) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abha Regional Airport (AHB) in Abha, Saudi Arabia to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 10,755 kilometers (6,683 miles / 5,807 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 12:13 in Abha, it's 04:13 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,845 feet between the two airports. John F Kennedy International Airport sits lower than Abha Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Abha (AHB) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Abha Regional Airport (AHB) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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