JFK
New York
United States
6,311 km
3,922 miles
VAW
Vardø
Norway
Distance
6,311 km
3,922 mi / 3,408 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
23°
north northeast

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JFK VAW
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Vardø Airport Svartnes
IATA Code JFK VAW
ICAO Code KJFK ENSS
City New York Vardø
Country United States Norway
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Oslo
Elevation 13 ft 42 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 70.360000, 31.040000

New York (JFK) to Vardø (VAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Vardø Airport Svartnes (VAW) in Vardø, Norway is 6,311 kilometers (3,922 miles / 3,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 Norway. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:30 in New York, it's 08:30 in Vardø. 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.

The return flight from Vardø (VAW) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 299° (west 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 Vardø Airport Svartnes (VAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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