Distance From Madikwe West Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport

The distance from Madikwe West Airport () to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 7818 miles or 12581 kilometers or 6789 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from ( South Africa ) to New York ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between and New York takes around 17 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Madikwe West Airport, , South Africa to John F Kennedy International Airport, New York, United States is 17 hours 58 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - JFK

Kilometers		12581 km
Statute Miles		7818 miles
Nautical Miles		6789 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 58 minutes

Madikwe West Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport Flight Route Map - to JFK Flight Path

Location of Madikwe West Airport & John F Kennedy International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view to New York nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between , South Africa and New York, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between , South Africa and New York, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - JFK

Time difference between (South Africa) and New York (United States) is 6 Hours.
New York time is 6 Hours behind .

Location	Local Time
(South Africa)	2025-03-29, 17:13:50 SAST
New York (United States)	2025-03-29, 11:13:50 EDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Madikwe West Airport ( / ) , South Africa

Destination

John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK / KJFK) New York, United States