BES
Brest/Guipavas
France
5,374 km
3,339 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
5,374 km
3,339 mi / 2,902 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Paris
Heading
288°
west northwest

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BES JFK
Airport Name Brest Bretagne Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code BES JFK
ICAO Code LFRB KJFK
City Brest/Guipavas New York
Country France United States
Timezone Europe/Paris America/New_York
Elevation 325 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 48.450000, -4.420000 40.640000, -73.780000

Brest/Guipavas (BES) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) in Brest/Guipavas, France to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 5,374 kilometers (3,339 miles / 2,902 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 an international route connecting France with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:56 in Brest/Guipavas, it's 05:56 in New York. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Brest/Guipavas (BES) follows a heading of 56° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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