GAE
Gabes
Tunisia
7,174 km
4,458 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
7,174 km
4,458 mi / 3,874 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Tunis
Heading
303°
west northwest

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GAE JFK
Airport Name Gabes Matmata International Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code GAE JFK
ICAO Code DTTG KJFK
City Gabes New York
Country Tunisia United States
Timezone Africa/Tunis America/New_York
Elevation 26 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 33.880000, 10.100000 40.640000, -73.780000

Gabes (GAE) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gabes Matmata International Airport (GAE) in Gabes, Tunisia to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 7,174 kilometers (4,458 miles / 3,874 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:44 in Gabes, it's 03:44 in New York. With a 6-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 Gabes (GAE) follows a heading of 66° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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