Airport Comparison
| JEK | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Jeki Airstrip | John F Kennedy International Airport |
| IATA Code | JEK | JFK |
| ICAO Code | FLJK | KJFK |
| City | Lower Zambezi National Park | New York |
| Country | Zambia | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 4,462 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | -15.630000, 29.600000 | 40.640000, -73.780000 |
Lower Zambezi National Park (JEK) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Jeki Airstrip (JEK) in Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 12,249 kilometers (7,611 miles / 6,614 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.
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 Zambia 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 09:30 in Lower Zambezi National Park, it's 02:30 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,449 feet between the two airports. John F Kennedy International Airport sits lower than Jeki Airstrip.
The return flight from New York (JFK) to Lower Zambezi National Park (JEK) follows a heading of 94° (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 Jeki Airstrip (JEK) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.