Distance From Matatiele Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport

The distance from Matatiele Airport () to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 8162 miles or 13135 kilometers or 7088 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.

---

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

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Matatiele and New York takes around 18 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Matatiele Airport, Matatiele, South Africa to John F Kennedy International Airport, New York, United States is 18 hours 45 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		13135 km
Statute Miles		8162 miles
Nautical Miles		7088 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 45 minutes

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

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - JFK

Time difference between Matatiele (South Africa) and New York (United States) is 7 Hours.
New York time is 7 Hours behind Matatiele.

Location	Local Time
Matatiele (South Africa)	2025-01-03, 14:44:03 SAST
New York (United States)	2025-01-03, 07:44:03 EST

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

Matatiele Airport ( / FAMA) Matatiele, South Africa

Destination

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