EWR
Newark
United States
15,199 km
9,444 miles
SBW
Sibu
Malaysia
Distance
15,199 km
9,444 mi / 8,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
351°
north

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EWR SBW
Airport Name Newark Liberty International Airport Sibu Airport
IATA Code EWR SBW
ICAO Code KEWR WBGS
City Newark Sibu
Country United States Malaysia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kuching
Elevation 17 ft 122 ft
Coordinates 40.690000, -74.170000 2.260000, 111.980000

Newark (EWR) to Sibu (SBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States to Sibu Airport (SBW) in Sibu, Malaysia is 15,199 kilometers (9,444 miles / 8,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:51 in Newark, it's 07:51 in Sibu. 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 Sibu (SBW) to Newark (EWR) follows a heading of 7° (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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Sibu Airport (SBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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