JFK
New York
United States
1,780 km
1,106 miles
MKC
Kansas City
United States
Distance
1,780 km
1,106 mi / 961 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
271°
west

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JFK MKC
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport
IATA Code JFK MKC
ICAO Code KJFK KMKC
City New York Kansas City
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 13 ft 757 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 39.120000, -94.590000

New York (JFK) to Kansas City (MKC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) in Kansas City, United States is 1,780 kilometers (1,106 miles / 961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 09:41 in New York, it's 08:41 in Kansas City.

The return flight from Kansas City (MKC) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 78° (east 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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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