JFK
New York
United States
11,307 km
7,026 miles
OBC
Obock
Djibouti
Distance
11,307 km
7,026 mi / 6,105 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
63°
east northeast

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JFK OBC
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Obock Airport
IATA Code JFK OBC
ICAO Code KJFK HDOB
City New York Obock
Country United States Djibouti
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Djibouti
Elevation 13 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 11.970000, 43.270000

New York (JFK) to Obock (OBC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Obock Airport (OBC) in Obock, Djibouti is 11,307 kilometers (7,026 miles / 6,105 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Djibouti. 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 00:45 in New York, it's 08:45 in Obock. 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.

The return flight from Obock (OBC) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 316° (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 Obock Airport (OBC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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