JFK
New York
United States
14,649 km
9,102 miles
LHI
Lereh-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
14,649 km
9,102 mi / 7,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JFK LHI
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Lereh Airport
IATA Code JFK LHI
ICAO Code KJFK WAJL
City New York Lereh-Papua Island
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 13 ft 1,317 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 -3.130000, 139.940000

New York (JFK) to Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Lereh Airport (LHI) in Lereh-Papua Island, Indonesia is 14,649 kilometers (9,102 miles / 7,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Indonesia. 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 02:58 in New York, it's 16:58 in Lereh-Papua Island. With a 14-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 1,304 feet between the two airports. Lereh Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport.

The return flight from Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 34° (northeast). 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 Lereh Airport (LHI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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