# Distance from New York (JFK) to Seinajoki / Ilmajoki (SJY)

> 6,384 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,384 km / 3,967 mi / 3,447 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 33° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 297° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Finland
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +7h (When it's 08:44 in New York, it's 15:44 in Seinajoki / Ilmajoki)
- **Elevation difference**: 289 ft (SJY is higher than JFK)

## Airports

### [John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jfk-new-york-john-f-kennedy-international-airport/1ef266df-2422-6f44-aae4-06bb2780ed98)

- City: New York, United States
- ICAO: KJFK
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Coordinates: 40.640000, -73.780000
- Elevation: 13 ft

### [Seinajoki Airport (SJY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sjy-seinajoki-ilmajoki-seinajoki-airport/1ef266de-c22a-66e8-98b7-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Seinajoki / Ilmajoki, Finland
- ICAO: EFSI
- Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
- Coordinates: 62.690000, 22.830000
- Elevation: 302 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 08:44 in New York, it's 15:44 in Seinajoki / Ilmajoki.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jfk-new-york-john-f-kennedy-international-airport/1ef266df-2422-6f44-aae4-06bb2780ed98)
- [Seinajoki Airport (SJY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sjy-seinajoki-ilmajoki-seinajoki-airport/1ef266de-c22a-66e8-98b7-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)