The flight distance from William P Hobby Airport (HOU) in Houston, United States to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 2,296 kilometers (1,427 miles / 1,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 02:49 in Houston, it's 03:49 in New York.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Houston (HOU) follows a heading of 245° (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 William P Hobby Airport (HOU) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.