JFK
New York
United States
13,153 km
8,173 miles
MWQ
Magway
Myanmar
Distance
13,153 km
8,173 mi / 7,102 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.5h
America/New_York
Heading
12°
north northeast

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JFK MWQ
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Magway Airport
IATA Code JFK MWQ
ICAO Code KJFK VYMW
City New York Magway
Country United States Myanmar
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Yangon
Elevation 13 ft 279 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 20.170000, 94.940000

New York (JFK) to Magway (MWQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Magway Airport (MWQ) in Magway, Myanmar is 13,153 kilometers (8,173 miles / 7,102 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 Myanmar. 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 23:34 in New York, it's 11:04 in Magway. With a 11.5-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 Magway (MWQ) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 350° (north). 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 Magway Airport (MWQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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