Airport Comparison
| GVL | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport | John F Kennedy International Airport |
| IATA Code | GVL | JFK |
| ICAO Code | KGVL | KJFK |
| City | Gainesville | New York |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 1,277 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | 34.270000, -83.830000 | 40.640000, -73.780000 |
Gainesville (GVL) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL) in Gainesville, United States to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 1,134 kilometers (705 miles / 612 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 05:40 in Gainesville, it's 05:40 in New York.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,264 feet between the two airports. John F Kennedy International Airport sits lower than Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport.
The return flight from New York (JFK) to Gainesville (GVL) follows a heading of 235° (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 Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.