IWS
Houston
United States
2,314 km
1,438 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
2,314 km
1,438 mi / 1,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
53°
northeast

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IWS JFK
Airport Name West Houston Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code IWS JFK
ICAO Code KIWS KJFK
City Houston New York
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/New_York
Elevation 111 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 29.820000, -95.670000 40.640000, -73.780000

Houston (IWS) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from West Houston Airport (IWS) in Houston, United States to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 2,314 kilometers (1,438 miles / 1,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 04:27 in Houston, it's 05:27 in New York.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Houston (IWS) follows a heading of 246° (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 West Houston Airport (IWS) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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