GWY
Galway
Ireland
4,932 km
3,065 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
4,932 km
3,065 mi / 2,663 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
281°
west

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GWY JFK
Airport Name Galway Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code GWY JFK
ICAO Code EICM KJFK
City Galway New York
Country Ireland United States
Timezone Europe/Dublin America/New_York
Elevation 81 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 53.300000, -8.940000 40.640000, -73.780000

Galway (GWY) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galway Airport (GWY) in Galway, Ireland to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 4,932 kilometers (3,065 miles / 2,663 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 Ireland 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 08:23 in Galway, it's 03:23 in New York. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Galway (GWY) follows a heading of 51° (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 Galway Airport (GWY) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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