JFK
New York
United States
6,500 km
4,039 miles
KFA
Kiffa
Mauritania
Distance
6,500 km
4,039 mi / 3,509 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
95°
east

Airport Comparison

JFK KFA
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Kiffa Airport
IATA Code JFK KFA
ICAO Code KJFK GQNF
City New York Kiffa
Country United States Mauritania
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 13 ft 424 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 16.590000, -11.410000

New York (JFK) to Kiffa (KFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Kiffa Airport (KFA) in Kiffa, Mauritania is 6,500 kilometers (4,039 miles / 3,509 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 Mauritania. 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 06:40 in New York, it's 11:40 in Kiffa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kiffa (KFA) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 308° (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 Kiffa Airport (KFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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