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JFK to DSE: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Dessie (Combolcha Airport)
6,901 mi
11,106 km · 5,997 nm
14h
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,901 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h gate to gate, flying northeast. 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
- DSE — Combolcha Airport · Dessie, Ethiopia
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 DSE
- MKS · Mekane Selam Airport70 mi away
- LLI · Lalibella Airport79 mi away
- DBT · Debre Tabor Airport131 mi away
- DBM · Debra Marcos Airport145 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from DSE?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Dessie (DSE) is 6,901 miles (11,106 km, 5,997 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to DSE?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 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 Dessie?
Dessie is 7 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to DSE?
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