JFK
New York
United States
12,463 km
7,744 miles
SDB
Langebaanweg
South Africa
Distance
12,463 km
7,744 mi / 6,730 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
115°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

JFK SDB
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Langebaanweg Airport
IATA Code JFK SDB
ICAO Code KJFK FALW
City New York Langebaanweg
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 13 ft 108 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 -32.970000, 18.160000

New York (JFK) to Langebaanweg (SDB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Langebaanweg Airport (SDB) in Langebaanweg, South Africa is 12,463 kilometers (7,744 miles / 6,730 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 South Africa. 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 02:19 in New York, it's 08:19 in Langebaanweg. 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 Langebaanweg (SDB) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 305° (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 Langebaanweg Airport (SDB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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