JFK
New York
United States
10,285 km
6,391 miles
NKL
Nkolo Fuma
DR Congo
Distance
10,285 km
6,391 mi / 5,553 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
95°
east

Airport Comparison

JFK NKL
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Nkolo Fuma Airport
IATA Code JFK NKL
ICAO Code KJFK FZAR
City New York Nkolo Fuma
Country United States DR Congo
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 13 ft 1,476 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 -5.450000, 14.830000

New York (JFK) to Nkolo Fuma (NKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Nkolo Fuma Airport (NKL) in Nkolo Fuma, DR Congo is 10,285 kilometers (6,391 miles / 5,553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 DR Congo. 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 17:59 in New York, it's 23:59 in Nkolo Fuma. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,463 feet between the two airports. Nkolo Fuma Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport.

The return flight from Nkolo Fuma (NKL) 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 Nkolo Fuma Airport (NKL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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