Airport Comparison
| COS | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport | John F Kennedy International Airport |
| IATA Code | COS | JFK |
| ICAO Code | KCOS | KJFK |
| City | Colorado Springs | New York |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 6,187 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | 38.810000, -104.700000 | 40.640000, -73.780000 |
Colorado Springs (COS) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance
The flight distance from City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) in Colorado Springs, United States to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 2,639 kilometers (1,640 miles / 1,425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.
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 01:44 in Colorado Springs, it's 03:44 in New York.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,174 feet between the two airports. John F Kennedy International Airport sits lower than City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from New York (JFK) to Colorado Springs (COS) follows a heading of 276° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.