ASI
Ascension Island
SH
8,117 km
5,044 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
8,117 km
5,044 mi / 4,383 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Atlantic/St_Helena
Heading
317°
northwest

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ASI JFK
Airport Name RAF Ascension Island John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code ASI JFK
ICAO Code FHAW KJFK
City Ascension Island New York
Country SH United States
Timezone Atlantic/St_Helena America/New_York
Elevation 278 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -7.970000, -14.390000 40.640000, -73.780000

Ascension Island (ASI) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Ascension Island (ASI) in Ascension Island, SH to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 8,117 kilometers (5,044 miles / 4,383 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 SH with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:30 in Ascension Island, it's 02:30 in New York. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Ascension Island (ASI) follows a heading of 117° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the RAF Ascension Island (ASI) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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