JFK
New York
United States
5,257 km
3,266 miles
MTX
Fairbanks
United States
Distance
5,257 km
3,266 mi / 2,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/New_York
Heading
326°
northwest

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JFK MTX
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Metro Field
IATA Code JFK MTX
ICAO Code KJFK KMTF
City New York Fairbanks
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Anchorage
Elevation 13 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 64.810000, -147.760000

New York (JFK) to Fairbanks (MTX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Metro Field (MTX) in Fairbanks, United States is 5,257 kilometers (3,266 miles / 2,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 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 4-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 08:27 in New York, it's 04:27 in Fairbanks. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Fairbanks (MTX) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 83° (east). 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 Metro Field (MTX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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