BTE
Bonthe
Sierra Leone
7,055 km
4,384 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
7,055 km
4,384 mi / 3,809 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BTE JFK
Airport Name Sherbro International Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code BTE JFK
ICAO Code GFBN KJFK
City Bonthe New York
Country Sierra Leone United States
Timezone Africa/Freetown America/New_York
Elevation 14 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 7.530000, -12.520000 40.640000, -73.780000

Bonthe (BTE) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sherbro International Airport (BTE) in Bonthe, Sierra Leone to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 7,055 kilometers (4,384 miles / 3,809 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 20:48 in Bonthe, it's 15:48 in New York. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Bonthe (BTE) follows a heading of 104° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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