JFK
New York
United States
9,928 km
6,169 miles
MWE
Merowe
Sudan
Distance
9,928 km
6,169 mi / 5,361 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
66°
east northeast

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JFK MWE
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Merowe Airport
IATA Code JFK MWE
ICAO Code KJFK HSMR
City New York Merowe
Country United States Sudan
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 13 ft 846 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 18.450000, 31.830000

New York (JFK) to Merowe (MWE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Merowe Airport (MWE) in Merowe, Sudan is 9,928 kilometers (6,169 miles / 5,361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 Sudan. 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 05:05 in New York, it's 12:05 in Merowe. With a 7-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 Merowe (MWE) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 313° (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 Merowe Airport (MWE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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