JFK
New York
United States
8,995 km
5,589 miles
KYE
Tripoli
Lebanon
Distance
8,995 km
5,589 mi / 4,857 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
52°
northeast

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JFK KYE
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Rene Mouawad Air Base
IATA Code JFK KYE
ICAO Code KJFK OLKA
City New York Tripoli
Country United States Lebanon
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Beirut
Elevation 13 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 34.590000, 36.010000

New York (JFK) to Tripoli (KYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE) in Tripoli, Lebanon is 8,995 kilometers (5,589 miles / 4,857 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Lebanon. 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 02:02 in New York, it's 09:02 in Tripoli. 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.

The return flight from Tripoli (KYE) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 314° (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 Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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