JFK
New York
United States
6,179 km
3,839 miles
KSF
Kassel
Germany
Distance
6,179 km
3,839 mi / 3,336 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

JFK KSF
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Kassel-Calden Airport
IATA Code JFK KSF
ICAO Code KJFK EDVK
City New York Kassel
Country United States Germany
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Berlin
Elevation 13 ft 909 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 51.410000, 9.380000

New York (JFK) to Kassel (KSF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF) in Kassel, Germany is 6,179 kilometers (3,839 miles / 3,336 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 02:32 in New York, it's 08:32 in Kassel. 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 Kassel (KSF) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 294° (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 Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.