JFK
New York
United States
11,888 km
7,387 miles
SZV
Suzhou
China
Distance
11,888 km
7,387 mi / 6,419 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
347°
north northwest

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JFK SZV
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Guangfu Airport
IATA Code JFK SZV
ICAO Code KJFK ZSSZ
City New York Suzhou
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 13 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 31.260000, 120.400000

New York (JFK) to Suzhou (SZV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Guangfu Airport (SZV) in Suzhou, China is 11,888 kilometers (7,387 miles / 6,419 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 China. 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 04:29 in New York, it's 17:29 in Suzhou. With a 13-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 Suzhou (SZV) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 11° (north). 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 Guangfu Airport (SZV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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