AMU
Amanab
Papua New Guinea
14,610 km
9,078 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
14,610 km
9,078 mi / 7,889 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AMU JFK
Airport Name Amanab Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code AMU JFK
ICAO Code AYAM KJFK
City Amanab New York
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/New_York
Elevation 1,307 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -3.590000, 141.210000 40.640000, -73.780000

Amanab (AMU) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amanab Airport (AMU) in Amanab, Papua New Guinea to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 14,610 kilometers (9,078 miles / 7,889 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:47 in Amanab, it's 00:47 in New York. With a 15-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 1,294 feet between the two airports. John F Kennedy International Airport sits lower than Amanab Airport.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Amanab (AMU) 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 Amanab Airport (AMU) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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