GAP
Gusap
Papua New Guinea
14,506 km
9,014 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
14,506 km
9,014 mi / 7,833 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
40°
northeast

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GAP JFK
Airport Name Gusap Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code GAP JFK
ICAO Code AYGP KJFK
City Gusap New York
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/New_York
Elevation 1,504 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -6.050000, 145.960000 40.640000, -73.780000

Gusap (GAP) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gusap Airport (GAP) in Gusap, Papua New Guinea to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 14,506 kilometers (9,014 miles / 7,833 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:35 in Gusap, it's 13:35 in New York. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,491 feet between the two airports. John F Kennedy International Airport sits lower than Gusap Airport.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Gusap (GAP) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Gusap Airport (GAP) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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