JFK
New York
United States
9,173 km
5,700 miles
KJA
Krasnoyarsk
Russia
Distance
9,173 km
5,700 mi / 4,953 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/New_York
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

JFK KJA
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Yemelyanovo Airport
IATA Code JFK KJA
ICAO Code KJFK UNKL
City New York Krasnoyarsk
Country United States Russia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Krasnoyarsk
Elevation 13 ft 942 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 56.170000, 92.490000

New York (JFK) to Krasnoyarsk (KJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Yemelyanovo Airport (KJA) in Krasnoyarsk, Russia is 9,173 kilometers (5,700 miles / 4,953 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 Russia. 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 17:53 in New York, it's 05:53 in Krasnoyarsk. With a 12-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 Krasnoyarsk (KJA) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 350° (north). 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 Yemelyanovo Airport (KJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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