JFK
New York
United States
11,955 km
7,428 miles
JMO
Jomsom
Nepal
Distance
11,955 km
7,428 mi / 6,455 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/New_York
Heading
21°
north northeast

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JFK JMO
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Jomsom Airport
IATA Code JFK JMO
ICAO Code KJFK VNJS
City New York Jomsom
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 13 ft 9,000 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 28.780000, 83.720000

New York (JFK) to Jomsom (JMO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Jomsom Airport (JMO) in Jomsom, Nepal is 11,955 kilometers (7,428 miles / 6,455 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:52 in New York, it's 16:37 in Jomsom. 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 8,987 feet between the two airports. Jomsom Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jomsom (JMO) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 342° (north 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 Jomsom Airport (JMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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