JFK
New York
United States
12,646 km
7,858 miles
RMQ
Taichung City
Taiwan
Distance
12,646 km
7,858 mi / 6,829 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/New_York
Heading
346°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

JFK RMQ
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Taichung Ching Chuang Kang Airport
IATA Code JFK RMQ
ICAO Code KJFK RCMQ
City New York Taichung City
Country United States Taiwan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Taipei
Elevation 13 ft 663 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 24.260000, 120.620000

New York (JFK) to Taichung City (RMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Taichung Ching Chuang Kang Airport (RMQ) in Taichung City, Taiwan is 12,646 kilometers (7,858 miles / 6,829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:04 in New York, it's 11:04 in Taichung City. With a 12-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 Taichung City (RMQ) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 12° (north 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 Taichung Ching Chuang Kang Airport (RMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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