JFK
New York
United States
12,753 km
7,924 miles
KXE
Klerksdorp
South Africa
Distance
12,753 km
7,924 mi / 6,886 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

JFK KXE
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport P C Pelser Airport
IATA Code JFK KXE
ICAO Code KJFK FAKD
City New York Klerksdorp
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 13 ft 4,444 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 -26.870000, 26.720000

New York (JFK) to Klerksdorp (KXE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to P C Pelser Airport (KXE) in Klerksdorp, South Africa is 12,753 kilometers (7,924 miles / 6,886 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 South Africa. 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 04:22 in New York, it's 11:22 in Klerksdorp. With a 7-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 4,431 feet between the two airports. P C Pelser Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport.

The return flight from Klerksdorp (KXE) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 305° (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 P C Pelser Airport (KXE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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