CIF
Chifeng
China
10,712 km
6,656 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
10,712 km
6,656 mi / 5,784 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
10°
north

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CIF JFK
Airport Name Chifeng Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code CIF JFK
ICAO Code ZBCF KJFK
City Chifeng New York
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 0 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 42.230000, 118.910000 40.640000, -73.780000

Chifeng (CIF) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chifeng Airport (CIF) in Chifeng, China to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 10,712 kilometers (6,656 miles / 5,784 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 China 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 17:06 in Chifeng, it's 04:06 in New York. With a 13-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 Chifeng (CIF) follows a heading of 351° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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