JFK
New York
United States
11,014 km
6,844 miles
NAY
Beijing
China
Distance
11,014 km
6,844 mi / 5,947 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
352°
north

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JFK NAY
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Beijing Nanyuan Airport
IATA Code JFK NAY
ICAO Code KJFK ZBNY
City New York Beijing
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 13 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 39.780000, 116.390000

New York (JFK) to Beijing (NAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) in Beijing, China is 11,014 kilometers (6,844 miles / 5,947 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 China. 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 21:41 in New York, it's 10:41 in Beijing. With a 13-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 Beijing (NAY) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 8° (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 Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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