JFK
New York
United States
6,095 km
3,788 miles
KEL
Kiel
Germany
Distance
6,095 km
3,788 mi / 3,291 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
45°
northeast

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JFK KEL
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Kiel-Holtenau Airport
IATA Code JFK KEL
ICAO Code KJFK EDHK
City New York Kiel
Country United States Germany
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Berlin
Elevation 13 ft 102 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 54.380000, 10.150000

New York (JFK) to Kiel (KEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Kiel-Holtenau Airport (KEL) in Kiel, Germany is 6,095 kilometers (3,788 miles / 3,291 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:04 in New York, it's 00:04 in Kiel. 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.

The return flight from Kiel (KEL) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 293° (west 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 Kiel-Holtenau Airport (KEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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