CYW
Celaya
Mexico
3,398 km
2,112 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
3,398 km
2,112 mi / 1,835 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
43°
northeast

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CYW JFK
Airport Name Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code CYW JFK
ICAO Code MMCY KJFK
City Celaya New York
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/New_York
Elevation 5,709 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 20.550000, -100.890000 40.640000, -73.780000

Celaya (CYW) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) in Celaya, Mexico to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 3,398 kilometers (2,112 miles / 1,835 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 an international route connecting Mexico with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:52 in Celaya, it's 03:52 in New York.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,696 feet between the two airports. John F Kennedy International Airport sits lower than Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Celaya (CYW) follows a heading of 237° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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