JFK
New York
United States
10,520 km
6,537 miles
TJU
Kulyab
Tajikistan
Distance
10,520 km
6,537 mi / 5,681 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/New_York
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JFK TJU
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Kulob Airport
IATA Code JFK TJU
ICAO Code KJFK UTDK
City New York Kulyab
Country United States Tajikistan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Dushanbe
Elevation 13 ft 2,293 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 37.990000, 69.810000

New York (JFK) to Kulyab (TJU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Kulob Airport (TJU) in Kulyab, Tajikistan is 10,520 kilometers (6,537 miles / 5,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Tajikistan. 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 01:03 in New York, it's 11:03 in Kulyab. With a 10-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 2,280 feet between the two airports. Kulob Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport.

The return flight from Kulyab (TJU) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Kulob Airport (TJU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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