JFK
New York
United States
8,182 km
5,084 miles
LRS
Leros Island
Greece
Distance
8,182 km
5,084 mi / 4,418 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

JFK LRS
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Leros Airport
IATA Code JFK LRS
ICAO Code KJFK LGLE
City New York Leros Island
Country United States Greece
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Athens
Elevation 13 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 37.180000, 26.800000

New York (JFK) to Leros Island (LRS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Leros Airport (LRS) in Leros Island, Greece is 8,182 kilometers (5,084 miles / 4,418 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 United States with Greece. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:30 in New York, it's 09:30 in Leros Island. With a 7-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 Leros Island (LRS) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 309° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Leros Airport (LRS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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