JFK
New York
United States
6,376 km
3,962 miles
ZIG
Ziguinchor
Senegal
Distance
6,376 km
3,962 mi / 3,443 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
102°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

JFK ZIG
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Ziguinchor Airport
IATA Code JFK ZIG
ICAO Code KJFK GOGG
City New York Ziguinchor
Country United States Senegal
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Dakar
Elevation 13 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 12.560000, -16.280000

New York (JFK) to Ziguinchor (ZIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG) in Ziguinchor, Senegal is 6,376 kilometers (3,962 miles / 3,443 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 Senegal. 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 03:23 in New York, it's 08:23 in Ziguinchor. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ziguinchor (ZIG) 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 Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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