CBU
Cottbus
Germany
6,477 km
4,024 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
6,477 km
4,024 mi / 3,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
297°
west northwest

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CBU JFK
Airport Name Cottbus-Drewitz Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code CBU JFK
ICAO Code EDCD KJFK
City Cottbus New York
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/New_York
Elevation 272 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 51.890000, 14.530000 40.640000, -73.780000

Cottbus (CBU) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cottbus-Drewitz Airport (CBU) in Cottbus, Germany to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 6,477 kilometers (4,024 miles / 3,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Germany 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 12:13 in Cottbus, it's 06:13 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.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Cottbus (CBU) follows a heading of 47° (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 Cottbus-Drewitz Airport (CBU) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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