IMK
Simikot
Nepal
11,771 km
7,314 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
11,771 km
7,314 mi / 6,356 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

IMK JFK
Airport Name Simikot Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code IMK JFK
ICAO Code VNST KJFK
City Simikot New York
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/New_York
Elevation 9,246 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 29.970000, 81.820000 40.640000, -73.780000

Simikot (IMK) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Simikot Airport (IMK) in Simikot, Nepal to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 11,771 kilometers (7,314 miles / 6,356 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 Nepal 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 10:33 in Simikot, it's 23:48 in New York. With a 10.75-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 9,233 feet between the two airports. John F Kennedy International Airport sits lower than Simikot Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Simikot (IMK) follows a heading of 22° (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 Simikot Airport (IMK) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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