JFK
New York
United States
6,243 km
3,879 miles
RLG
Rostock
Germany
Distance
6,243 km
3,879 mi / 3,371 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
45°
northeast

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JFK RLG
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Rostock-Laage Airport
IATA Code JFK RLG
ICAO Code KJFK ETNL
City New York Rostock
Country United States Germany
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Berlin
Elevation 13 ft 138 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 53.920000, 12.280000

New York (JFK) to Rostock (RLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Rostock-Laage Airport (RLG) in Rostock, Germany is 6,243 kilometers (3,879 miles / 3,371 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:22 in New York, it's 08:22 in Rostock. 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.

The return flight from Rostock (RLG) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 294° (west 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 Rostock-Laage Airport (RLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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