BIN
Bamiyan
Afghanistan
10,750 km
6,680 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
10,750 km
6,680 mi / 5,805 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BIN JFK
Airport Name Bamiyan Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code BIN JFK
ICAO Code OABN KJFK
City Bamiyan New York
Country Afghanistan United States
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/New_York
Elevation 8,367 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 34.820000, 67.820000 40.640000, -73.780000

Bamiyan (BIN) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bamiyan Airport (BIN) in Bamiyan, Afghanistan to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 10,750 kilometers (6,680 miles / 5,805 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 Afghanistan 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 14:13 in Bamiyan, it's 04:43 in New York. With a 9.5-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 8,354 feet between the two airports. John F Kennedy International Airport sits lower than Bamiyan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Bamiyan (BIN) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Bamiyan Airport (BIN) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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