JFK
New York
United States
8,154 km
5,067 miles
SKO
Sokoto
Nigeria
Distance
8,154 km
5,067 mi / 4,403 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
87°
east

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JFK SKO
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport
IATA Code JFK SKO
ICAO Code KJFK DNSO
City New York Sokoto
Country United States Nigeria
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Lagos
Elevation 13 ft 1,010 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 12.920000, 5.210000

New York (JFK) to Sokoto (SKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) in Sokoto, Nigeria is 8,154 kilometers (5,067 miles / 4,403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Nigeria. 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 02:01 in New York, it's 08:01 in Sokoto. 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 Sokoto (SKO) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 309° (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 Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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