IFN
Isfahan
Iran
10,132 km
6,296 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
10,132 km
6,296 mi / 5,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IFN JFK
Airport Name Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code IFN JFK
ICAO Code OIFM KJFK
City Isfahan New York
Country Iran United States
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/New_York
Elevation 5,059 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 32.750000, 51.860000 40.640000, -73.780000

Isfahan (IFN) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport (IFN) in Isfahan, Iran to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 10,132 kilometers (6,296 miles / 5,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Iran 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 09:18 in Isfahan, it's 00:48 in New York. With a 8.5-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 5,046 feet between the two airports. John F Kennedy International Airport sits lower than Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Isfahan (IFN) follows a heading of 43° (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 Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport (IFN) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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