JFK
New York
United States
8,139 km
5,057 miles
TKD
Sekondi-Takoradi
Ghana
Distance
8,139 km
5,057 mi / 4,395 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
98°
east

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JFK TKD
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Takoradi Airport
IATA Code JFK TKD
ICAO Code KJFK DGTK
City New York Sekondi-Takoradi
Country United States Ghana
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Accra
Elevation 13 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 4.900000, -1.770000

New York (JFK) to Sekondi-Takoradi (TKD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Takoradi Airport (TKD) in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana is 8,139 kilometers (5,057 miles / 4,395 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 Ghana. 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 01:55 in New York, it's 06:55 in Sekondi-Takoradi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sekondi-Takoradi (TKD) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 311° (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 Takoradi Airport (TKD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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