JFK
New York
United States
4,707 km
2,925 miles
PTZ
Shell Mera
Ecuador
Distance
4,707 km
2,925 mi / 2,542 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
186°
south

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JFK PTZ
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Rio Amazonas Airport
IATA Code JFK PTZ
ICAO Code KJFK SESM
City New York Shell Mera
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/New_York America/Guayaquil
Elevation 13 ft 3,465 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 -1.510000, -78.060000

New York (JFK) to Shell Mera (PTZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) in Shell Mera, Ecuador is 4,707 kilometers (2,925 miles / 2,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 186°.

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 Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:54 in New York, it's 03:54 in Shell Mera.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,452 feet between the two airports. Rio Amazonas Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport.

The return flight from Shell Mera (PTZ) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 5° (north). 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 Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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