Airport Comparison
| AYU | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Aiyura Airport | John F Kennedy International Airport |
| IATA Code | AYU | JFK |
| ICAO Code | AYAY | KJFK |
| City | Aiyura Valley | New York |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | United States |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 5,355 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.340000, 145.900000 | 40.640000, -73.780000 |
Aiyura Valley (AYU) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Aiyura Airport (AYU) in Aiyura Valley, Papua New Guinea to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 14,535 kilometers (9,032 miles / 7,848 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.
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 15:50 in Aiyura Valley, it's 00:50 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 5,342 feet between the two airports. John F Kennedy International Airport sits lower than Aiyura Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from New York (JFK) to Aiyura Valley (AYU) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Aiyura Airport (AYU) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.