JFK
New York
United States
10,683 km
6,638 miles
LFM
Lamerd
Iran
Distance
10,683 km
6,638 mi / 5,768 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
America/New_York
Heading
46°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

JFK LFM
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Lamerd Airport
IATA Code JFK LFM
ICAO Code KJFK OISR
City New York Lamerd
Country United States Iran
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tehran
Elevation 13 ft 1,337 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 27.370000, 53.190000

New York (JFK) to Lamerd (LFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Lamerd Airport (LFM) in Lamerd, Iran is 10,683 kilometers (6,638 miles / 5,768 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Iran. 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 17:39 in New York, it's 01:09 in Lamerd. With a 7.5-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 1,324 feet between the two airports. Lamerd Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport.

The return flight from Lamerd (LFM) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 322° (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 Lamerd Airport (LFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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