IRP
Matari Airport
DR Congo
10,756 km
6,684 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
10,756 km
6,684 mi / 5,808 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
311°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

IRP JFK
Airport Name Matari Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code IRP JFK
ICAO Code FZJH KJFK
City N/A New York
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/New_York
Elevation 2,438 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 2.830000, 27.590000 40.640000, -73.780000

Matari Airport (IRP) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Matari Airport (IRP) in Matari Airport, DR Congo to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 10,756 kilometers (6,684 miles / 5,808 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 DR Congo 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 21:55 in Matari Airport, it's 15:55 in New York. With a 6-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 2,425 feet between the two airports. John F Kennedy International Airport sits lower than Matari Airport.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Matari Airport (IRP) follows a heading of 80° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Matari Airport (IRP) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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