IEJ
Ie Jima Airport
Japan
12,201 km
7,581 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
12,201 km
7,581 mi / 6,588 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
17°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

IEJ JFK
Airport Name Ie Jima Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code IEJ JFK
ICAO Code RORE KJFK
City N/A New York
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/New_York
Elevation 246 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 26.720000, 127.780000 40.640000, -73.780000

Ie Jima Airport (IEJ) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ie Jima Airport (IEJ) in Ie Jima Airport, Japan to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 12,201 kilometers (7,581 miles / 6,588 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 Japan 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 19:59 in Ie Jima Airport, it's 06:59 in New York. With a 13-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 Ie Jima Airport (IEJ) follows a heading of 340° (north 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 Ie Jima Airport (IEJ) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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