BYG
Buffalo
United States
2,713 km
1,686 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
2,713 km
1,686 mi / 1,465 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Denver
Heading
87°
east

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BYG JFK
Airport Name Johnson County Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code BYG JFK
ICAO Code KBYG KJFK
City Buffalo New York
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/New_York
Elevation 4,970 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 44.380000, -106.720000 40.640000, -73.780000

Buffalo (BYG) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Johnson County Airport (BYG) in Buffalo, United States to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 2,713 kilometers (1,686 miles / 1,465 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 10:51 in Buffalo, it's 12:51 in New York.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,957 feet between the two airports. John F Kennedy International Airport sits lower than Johnson County Airport.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Buffalo (BYG) follows a heading of 290° (west 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 Johnson County Airport (BYG) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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