JFK
New York
United States
11,332 km
7,041 miles
JIB
Djibouti City
Djibouti
Distance
11,332 km
7,041 mi / 6,119 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
63°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

JFK JIB
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Djibouti-Ambouli Airport
IATA Code JFK JIB
ICAO Code KJFK HDAM
City New York Djibouti City
Country United States Djibouti
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Djibouti
Elevation 13 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 11.550000, 43.160000

New York (JFK) to Djibouti City (JIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) in Djibouti City, Djibouti is 11,332 kilometers (7,041 miles / 6,119 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 United States with Djibouti. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:48 in New York, it's 22:48 in Djibouti City. 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.

The return flight from Djibouti City (JIB) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 316° (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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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