EWR
Newark
United States
9,297 km
5,777 miles
YKO
Yüksekova
Turkey
Distance
9,297 km
5,777 mi / 5,020 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

EWR YKO
Airport Name Newark Liberty International Airport Yüksekova Selahaddin Eyyubi Airport
IATA Code EWR YKO
ICAO Code KEWR LTCW
City Newark Yüksekova
Country United States Turkey
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 17 ft 6,096 ft
Coordinates 40.690000, -74.170000 37.550000, 44.240000

Newark (EWR) to Yüksekova (YKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States to Yüksekova Selahaddin Eyyubi Airport (YKO) in Yüksekova, Turkey is 9,297 kilometers (5,777 miles / 5,020 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Turkey. 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 01:37 in Newark, it's 09:37 in Yüksekova. With a 8-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 6,079 feet between the two airports. Yüksekova Selahaddin Eyyubi Airport sits higher than Newark Liberty International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Yüksekova (YKO) to Newark (EWR) follows a heading of 318° (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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Yüksekova Selahaddin Eyyubi Airport (YKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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