Distance From Higgs Hope Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport

The distance from Higgs Hope Airport () to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 7848 miles or 12630 kilometers or 6815 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 Higgs Hope ( South Africa ) to New York ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Higgs Hope and New York takes around 18 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Higgs Hope Airport, Higgs Hope, South Africa to John F Kennedy International Airport, New York, United States is 18 hours 2 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		12630 km
Statute Miles		7848 miles
Nautical Miles		6815 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 2 minutes

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

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - JFK

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

Location	Local Time
Higgs Hope (South Africa)	2026-02-07, 09:09:24 SAST
New York (United States)	2026-02-07, 02:09:24 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

Higgs Hope Airport ( / ) Higgs Hope, South Africa

Destination

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