The flight distance from Cakung Airport (BCH) in Baucau, Timor-Leste to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 15,922 kilometers (9,893 miles / 8,597 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:12 in Baucau, it's 02:12 in New York. With a 14-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 1,758 feet between the two airports. John F Kennedy International Airport sits lower than Cakung Airport.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Baucau (BCH) follows a heading of 325° (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 Cakung Airport (BCH) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.