JFK
New York
United States
10,179 km
6,325 miles
PYE
Penrhyn Island
CK
Distance
10,179 km
6,325 mi / 5,496 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
259°
west

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JFK PYE
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Tongareva Airport
IATA Code JFK PYE
ICAO Code KJFK NCPY
City New York Penrhyn Island
Country United States CK
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 13 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 -9.010000, -158.030000

New York (JFK) to Penrhyn Island (PYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Tongareva Airport (PYE) in Penrhyn Island, CK is 10,179 kilometers (6,325 miles / 5,496 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:33 in New York, it's 17:33 in Penrhyn Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Penrhyn Island (PYE) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 49° (northeast). 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 Tongareva Airport (PYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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