ASM
Asmara
Eritrea
10,714 km
6,657 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
10,714 km
6,657 mi / 5,785 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Asmara
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ASM JFK
Airport Name Asmara International Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code ASM JFK
ICAO Code HHAS KJFK
City Asmara New York
Country Eritrea United States
Timezone Africa/Asmara America/New_York
Elevation 7,661 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 15.290000, 38.910000 40.640000, -73.780000

Asmara (ASM) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asmara International Airport (ASM) in Asmara, Eritrea to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 10,714 kilometers (6,657 miles / 5,785 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:38 in Asmara, it's 07:38 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 7,648 feet between the two airports. John F Kennedy International Airport sits lower than Asmara International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Asmara (ASM) follows a heading of 64° (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 Asmara International Airport (ASM) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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