JFK
New York
United States
16,565 km
10,293 miles
LIB
Limbunya Station Airport
Australia
Distance
16,565 km
10,293 mi / 8,944 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13.5h
America/New_York
Heading
312°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

JFK LIB
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Limbunya Station Airport
IATA Code JFK LIB
ICAO Code KJFK YLIM
City New York N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Darwin
Elevation 13 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 -17.250000, 129.880000

New York (JFK) to Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) in Limbunya Station Airport, Australia is 16,565 kilometers (10,293 miles / 8,944 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, 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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:16 in New York, it's 06:46 in Limbunya Station Airport. With a 13.5-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 Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 36° (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 Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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