GIB
Gibraltar
GI
5,832 km
3,624 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
5,832 km
3,624 mi / 3,149 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GIB JFK
Airport Name Gibraltar Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code GIB JFK
ICAO Code LXGB KJFK
City Gibraltar New York
Country GI United States
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/New_York
Elevation 15 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 36.150000, -5.350000 40.640000, -73.780000

Gibraltar (GIB) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gibraltar Airport (GIB) in Gibraltar, GI to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 5,832 kilometers (3,624 miles / 3,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 GI with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:19 in Gibraltar, it's 05:19 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 Gibraltar (GIB) follows a heading of 71° (east 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 Gibraltar Airport (GIB) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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