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JRA to MKS: distance & flight time
New York (West 30th St. Heliport) → Mekane Selam (Mekane Selam Airport)
6,880 mi
11,072 km · 5,978 nm
13h 57m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,880 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 57m 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
- JRA — West 30th St. Heliport · New York, United States
- MKS — Mekane Selam Airport · Mekane Selam, Ethiopia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near JRA
Near MKS
- DSE · Combolcha Airport70 mi away
- DBM · Debra Marcos Airport74 mi away
- LLI · Lalibella Airport88 mi away
- DBT · Debre Tabor Airport99 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JRA from MKS?
The flight distance from New York (JRA) to Mekane Selam (MKS) is 6,880 miles (11,072 km, 5,978 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JRA to MKS?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 57m 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 Mekane Selam?
Mekane Selam is 7 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JRA to MKS?
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