BBU
Bucharest
Romania
7,636 km
4,745 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
7,636 km
4,745 mi / 4,123 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
307°
northwest

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BBU JFK
Airport Name Baneasa International Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code BBU JFK
ICAO Code LRBS KJFK
City Bucharest New York
Country Romania United States
Timezone Europe/Bucharest America/New_York
Elevation 297 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 44.500000, 26.100000 40.640000, -73.780000

Bucharest (BBU) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baneasa International Airport (BBU) in Bucharest, Romania to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 7,636 kilometers (4,745 miles / 4,123 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:09 in Bucharest, it's 06:09 in New York. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Bucharest (BBU) follows a heading of 49° (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 Baneasa International Airport (BBU) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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