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JFK to ARK: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Arusha (Arusha Airport)
7,435 mi
11,965 km · 6,461 nm
15h 3m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
7,435 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 3m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JFK — John F Kennedy International Airport · New York, United States
- ARK — Arusha Airport · Arusha, Tanzania
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near JFK
- LGA · La Guardia Airport11 mi away
- EWR · Newark Liberty International Airport21 mi away
- JRB · Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport13 mi away
- JRA · West 30th St. Heliport14 mi away
Near ARK
- JRO · Kilimanjaro International Airport31 mi away
- QSI · Moshi Airport48 mi away
- LKY · Lake Manyara Airport56 mi away
- ASV · Amboseli Airport66 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from ARK?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Arusha (ARK) is 7,435 miles (11,965 km, 6,461 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to ARK?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 3m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between New York and Arusha?
Arusha is 7 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to ARK?
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