Distance From Nekemte Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport, NEK - JFK Distance

The distance from Nekemte Airport (NEK) to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 6850 miles or 11024 kilometers or 5949 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 Nekemte ( Ethiopia ) to New York ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nekemte and New York takes around 15 hours 44 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nekemte Airport, Nekemte, Ethiopia to John F Kennedy International Airport, New York, United States is 15 hours 44 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 • NEK - JFK

Kilometers		11024 km
Statute Miles		6850 miles
Nautical Miles		5949 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 44 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Nekemte, Ethiopia and New York, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NEK - JFK

Time difference between Nekemte (Ethiopia) and New York (United States) is 7 Hours.
New York time is 7 Hours behind Nekemte.

Location	Local Time
Nekemte (Ethiopia)	2026-09-11, 23:15:22 EAT
New York (United States)	2026-09-11, 16:15:22 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

Nekemte Airport (NEK / HANK) Nekemte, Ethiopia

Destination

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