EKS
Shakhtersk
Russia
9,409 km
5,846 miles
EWR
Newark
United States
Distance
9,409 km
5,846 mi / 5,080 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Vladivostok
Heading
27°
north northeast

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EKS EWR
Airport Name Shakhtyorsk Airport Newark Liberty International Airport
IATA Code EKS EWR
ICAO Code UHSK KEWR
City Shakhtersk Newark
Country Russia United States
Timezone Asia/Vladivostok America/New_York
Elevation 50 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 49.190000, 142.080000 40.690000, -74.170000

Shakhtersk (EKS) to Newark (EWR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS) in Shakhtersk, Russia to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States is 9,409 kilometers (5,846 miles / 5,080 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 Russia 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 00:55 in Shakhtersk, it's 09:55 in Newark. With a 15-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 Newark (EWR) to Shakhtersk (EKS) follows a heading of 337° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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