JFK
New York
United States
9,370 km
5,822 miles
WAP
Alto Palena
Chile
Distance
9,370 km
5,822 mi / 5,060 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
179°
south

Airport Comparison

JFK WAP
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Alto Palena Airport
IATA Code JFK WAP
ICAO Code KJFK SCAP
City New York Alto Palena
Country United States Chile
Timezone America/New_York America/Santiago
Elevation 13 ft 794 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 -43.610000, -71.810000

New York (JFK) to Alto Palena (WAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Alto Palena Airport (WAP) in Alto Palena, Chile is 9,370 kilometers (5,822 miles / 5,060 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 179°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:44 in New York, it's 22:44 in Alto Palena.

The return flight from Alto Palena (WAP) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 358° (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 Alto Palena Airport (WAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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