JFK
New York
United States
9,471 km
5,885 miles
KGF
Karaganda
Kazakhstan
Distance
9,471 km
5,885 mi / 5,114 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/New_York
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JFK KGF
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Sary-Arka International Airport
IATA Code JFK KGF
ICAO Code KJFK UAKK
City New York Karaganda
Country United States Kazakhstan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Almaty
Elevation 13 ft 1,766 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 49.670000, 73.330000

New York (JFK) to Karaganda (KGF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Sary-Arka International Airport (KGF) in Karaganda, Kazakhstan is 9,471 kilometers (5,885 miles / 5,114 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Kazakhstan. 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 02:31 in New York, it's 12:31 in Karaganda. With a 10-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 1,753 feet between the two airports. Sary-Arka International Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport.

The return flight from Karaganda (KGF) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 336° (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 Sary-Arka International Airport (KGF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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