JFK
New York
United States
13,877 km
8,623 miles
MJA
Manja
Madagascar
Distance
13,877 km
8,623 mi / 7,493 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
89°
east

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JFK MJA
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Manja Airport
IATA Code JFK MJA
ICAO Code KJFK FMSJ
City New York Manja
Country United States Madagascar
Timezone America/New_York Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 13 ft 787 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 -21.430000, 44.320000

New York (JFK) to Manja (MJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Manja Airport (MJA) in Manja, Madagascar is 13,877 kilometers (8,623 miles / 7,493 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Madagascar. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:24 in New York, it's 10:24 in Manja. 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.

The return flight from Manja (MJA) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 305° (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 Manja Airport (MJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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