BGF
Bangui
Central African Republic
9,883 km
6,141 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
9,883 km
6,141 mi / 5,336 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BGF JFK
Airport Name Bangui M'Poko International Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code BGF JFK
ICAO Code FEFF KJFK
City Bangui New York
Country Central African Republic United States
Timezone Africa/Bangui America/New_York
Elevation 1,208 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 4.400000, 18.520000 40.640000, -73.780000

Bangui (BGF) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) in Bangui, Central African Republic to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 9,883 kilometers (6,141 miles / 5,336 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Central African Republic 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 10:18 in Bangui, it's 04:18 in New York. With a 6-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 1,195 feet between the two airports. John F Kennedy International Airport sits lower than Bangui M'Poko International Airport.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Bangui (BGF) follows a heading of 85° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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