The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Nejjo Airport (NEJ) in Nejjo, Ethiopia is 10,894 kilometers (6,769 miles / 5,882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 04:25 in New York, it's 12:25 in Nejjo. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,137 feet between the two airports. Nejjo Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nejjo (NEJ) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 314° (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 Nejjo Airport (NEJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.