JFK
New York
United States
11,864 km
7,372 miles
WJR
Wajir
Kenya
Distance
11,864 km
7,372 mi / 6,406 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
73°
east northeast

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JFK WJR
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Wajir Airport
IATA Code JFK WJR
ICAO Code KJFK HKWJ
City New York Wajir
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 13 ft 770 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 1.730000, 40.090000

New York (JFK) to Wajir (WJR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Wajir Airport (WJR) in Wajir, Kenya is 11,864 kilometers (7,372 miles / 6,406 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Kenya. 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 04:12 in New York, it's 12:12 in Wajir. With a 8-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 Wajir (WJR) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 314° (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 Wajir Airport (WJR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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