JFK
New York
United States
12,163 km
7,558 miles
SIF
Simara
Nepal
Distance
12,163 km
7,558 mi / 6,568 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/New_York
Heading
20°
north northeast

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JFK SIF
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Simara Airport
IATA Code JFK SIF
ICAO Code KJFK VNSI
City New York Simara
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 13 ft 450 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 27.160000, 84.980000

New York (JFK) to Simara (SIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Simara Airport (SIF) in Simara, Nepal is 12,163 kilometers (7,558 miles / 6,568 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 Nepal. 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 18:28 in New York, it's 05:13 in Simara. With a 10.75-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 Simara (SIF) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 343° (north 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 Simara Airport (SIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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