JFK
New York
United States
7,380 km
4,586 miles
NIA
Nimba
Liberia
Distance
7,380 km
4,586 mi / 3,985 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
101°
east

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JFK NIA
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Nimba Airport
IATA Code JFK NIA
ICAO Code KJFK GLNA
City New York Nimba
Country United States Liberia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 13 ft 1,632 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 7.500000, -8.600000

New York (JFK) to Nimba (NIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Nimba Airport (NIA) in Nimba, Liberia is 7,380 kilometers (4,586 miles / 3,985 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 Liberia. 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 00:49 in New York, it's 05:49 in Nimba. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,619 feet between the two airports. Nimba Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport.

The return flight from Nimba (NIA) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 311° (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 Nimba Airport (NIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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