JFK
New York
United States
12,291 km
7,637 miles
SXN
Sua Pan Airport
Botswana
Distance
12,291 km
7,637 mi / 6,637 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
100°
east

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Airport Comparison

JFK SXN
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Sua Pan Airport
IATA Code JFK SXN
ICAO Code KJFK FBSN
City New York N/A
Country United States Botswana
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 13 ft 2,985 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 -20.550000, 26.120000

New York (JFK) to Sua Pan Airport (SXN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Sua Pan Airport (SXN) in Sua Pan Airport, Botswana is 12,291 kilometers (7,637 miles / 6,637 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 Botswana. 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 19:35 in New York, it's 01:35 in Sua Pan Airport. 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 2,972 feet between the two airports. Sua Pan Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport.

The return flight from Sua Pan Airport (SXN) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 307° (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 Sua Pan Airport (SXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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