JFK
New York
United States
10,036 km
6,236 miles
MED
Medina
Saudi Arabia
Distance
10,036 km
6,236 mi / 5,419 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

JFK MED
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport
IATA Code JFK MED
ICAO Code KJFK OEMA
City New York Medina
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 13 ft 2,151 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 24.550000, 39.710000

New York (JFK) to Medina (MED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) in Medina, Saudi Arabia is 10,036 kilometers (6,236 miles / 5,419 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 06:03 in New York, it's 14:03 in Medina. With a 8-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 2,138 feet between the two airports. Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport.

The return flight from Medina (MED) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 316° (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 Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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