The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to New Orleans Nas Jrb (Alvin Callender Field) Airport (NBG) in New Orleans, United States is 1,898 kilometers (1,179 miles / 1,025 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 02:56 in New York, it's 01:56 in New Orleans.

The return flight from New Orleans (NBG) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 46° (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 New Orleans Nas Jrb (Alvin Callender Field) Airport (NBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.