GXF
Sayun
Yemen
11,379 km
7,070 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
11,379 km
7,070 mi / 6,144 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Aden
Heading
319°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

GXF JFK
Airport Name Sayun International Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code GXF JFK
ICAO Code OYSY KJFK
City Sayun New York
Country Yemen United States
Timezone Asia/Aden America/New_York
Elevation 2,097 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 15.970000, 48.790000 40.640000, -73.780000

Sayun (GXF) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sayun International Airport (GXF) in Sayun, Yemen to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 11,379 kilometers (7,070 miles / 6,144 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Yemen 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 08:16 in Sayun, it's 01:16 in New York. With a 7-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 2,084 feet between the two airports. John F Kennedy International Airport sits lower than Sayun International Airport.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Sayun (GXF) follows a heading of 56° (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 Sayun International Airport (GXF) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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