CKS
Carajas
Brazil
5,739 km
3,566 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
5,739 km
3,566 mi / 3,099 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Araguaina
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CKS JFK
Airport Name Carajas Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code CKS JFK
ICAO Code SBCJ KJFK
City Carajas New York
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Araguaina America/New_York
Elevation 2,064 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -6.120000, -50.000000 40.640000, -73.780000

Carajas (CKS) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carajas Airport (CKS) in Carajas, Brazil to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 5,739 kilometers (3,566 miles / 3,099 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 Brazil with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:11 in Carajas, it's 16:11 in New York.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,051 feet between the two airports. John F Kennedy International Airport sits lower than Carajas Airport.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Carajas (CKS) follows a heading of 149° (south 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 Carajas Airport (CKS) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.