HBE
Alexandria
Egypt
8,836 km
5,490 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
8,836 km
5,490 mi / 4,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
311°
northwest

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HBE JFK
Airport Name Borg El Arab International Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code HBE JFK
ICAO Code HEBA KJFK
City Alexandria New York
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 177 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 30.920000, 29.700000 40.640000, -73.780000

Alexandria (HBE) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE) in Alexandria, Egypt to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 8,836 kilometers (5,490 miles / 4,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Egypt 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 09:35 in Alexandria, it's 02:35 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.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Alexandria (HBE) follows a heading of 58° (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 Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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