JFK
New York
United States
8,398 km
5,218 miles
YKS
Yakutsk
Russia
Distance
8,398 km
5,218 mi / 4,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
349°
north

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JFK YKS
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Yakutsk Airport
IATA Code JFK YKS
ICAO Code KJFK UEEE
City New York Yakutsk
Country United States Russia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 13 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 62.090000, 129.770000

New York (JFK) to Yakutsk (YKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Yakutsk Airport (YKS) in Yakutsk, Russia is 8,398 kilometers (5,218 miles / 4,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 Russia. 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 04:31 in New York, it's 18:31 in Yakutsk. With a 14-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 Yakutsk (YKS) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 18° (north northeast). 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 Yakutsk Airport (YKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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