The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Kuito Airport (SVP) in Kuito, Angola is 10,962 kilometers (6,812 miles / 5,919 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 Angola. 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 03:33 in New York, it's 09:33 in Kuito. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,605 feet between the two airports. Kuito Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kuito (SVP) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 310° (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 Kuito Airport (SVP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.