CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
6,189 km
3,846 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
6,189 km
3,846 mi / 3,342 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
293°
west northwest

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CPH JFK
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code CPH JFK
ICAO Code EKCH KJFK
City Copenhagen New York
Country Denmark United States
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen America/New_York
Elevation 17 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 40.640000, -73.780000

Copenhagen (CPH) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 6,189 kilometers (3,846 miles / 3,342 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Denmark 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 21:50 in Copenhagen, it's 15:50 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 Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 43° (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 Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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