JFK
New York
United States
7,913 km
4,917 miles
NYI
Sunyani
Ghana
Distance
7,913 km
4,917 mi / 4,273 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

JFK NYI
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Sunyani Airport
IATA Code JFK NYI
ICAO Code KJFK DGSN
City New York Sunyani
Country United States Ghana
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Accra
Elevation 13 ft 1,014 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 7.360000, -2.330000

New York (JFK) to Sunyani (NYI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Sunyani Airport (NYI) in Sunyani, Ghana is 7,913 kilometers (4,917 miles / 4,273 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Ghana. 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 22:39 in New York, it's 03:39 in Sunyani. 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 1,001 feet between the two airports. Sunyani Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport.

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

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