GAW
Gangaw
Myanmar
12,920 km
8,028 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
12,920 km
8,028 mi / 6,976 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
350°
north

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GAW JFK
Airport Name Gangaw Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code GAW JFK
ICAO Code VYGG KJFK
City Gangaw New York
Country Myanmar United States
Timezone Asia/Yangon America/New_York
Elevation 200 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 22.170000, 94.130000 40.640000, -73.780000

Gangaw (GAW) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gangaw Airport (GAW) in Gangaw, Myanmar to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 12,920 kilometers (8,028 miles / 6,976 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:49 in Gangaw, it's 02:19 in New York. With a 11.5-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 Gangaw (GAW) follows a heading of 12° (north 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 Gangaw Airport (GAW) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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