JFK
New York
United States
8,490 km
5,275 miles
MXJ
Minna
Nigeria
Distance
8,490 km
5,275 mi / 4,584 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
89°
east

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JFK MXJ
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Minna Airport
IATA Code JFK MXJ
ICAO Code KJFK DNMN
City New York Minna
Country United States Nigeria
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Lagos
Elevation 13 ft 834 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 9.650000, 6.460000

New York (JFK) to Minna (MXJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Minna Airport (MXJ) in Minna, Nigeria is 8,490 kilometers (5,275 miles / 4,584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Nigeria. 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 18:24 in New York, it's 00:24 in Minna. With a 6-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 Minna (MXJ) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 310° (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 Minna Airport (MXJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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