ANC
Anchorage
United States
5,434 km
3,377 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
5,434 km
3,377 mi / 2,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Anchorage
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ANC JFK
Airport Name Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code ANC JFK
ICAO Code PANC KJFK
City Anchorage New York
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Anchorage America/New_York
Elevation 151 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 61.170000, -150.000000 40.640000, -73.780000

Anchorage (ANC) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) in Anchorage, United States to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 5,434 kilometers (3,377 miles / 2,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 4-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 23:50 in Anchorage, it's 03:50 in New York. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Anchorage (ANC) follows a heading of 322° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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