The flight distance from Cradock Airport (CDO) in Cradock, South Africa to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 12,995 kilometers (8,075 miles / 7,017 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 South Africa 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 10:41 in Cradock, it's 03:41 in New York. With a 7-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 3,097 feet between the two airports. John F Kennedy International Airport sits lower than Cradock Airport.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Cradock (CDO) follows a heading of 111° (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 Cradock Airport (CDO) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.