JFK
New York
United States
3,106 km
1,930 miles
SBX
Shelby
United States
Distance
3,106 km
1,930 mi / 1,677 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/New_York
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JFK SBX
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Shelby Airport
IATA Code JFK SBX
ICAO Code KJFK KSBX
City New York Shelby
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Denver
Elevation 13 ft 3,443 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 48.540000, -111.870000

New York (JFK) to Shelby (SBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Shelby Airport (SBX) in Shelby, United States is 3,106 kilometers (1,930 miles / 1,677 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 08:50 in New York, it's 06:50 in Shelby.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,430 feet between the two airports. Shelby Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport.

The return flight from Shelby (SBX) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 92° (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 Shelby Airport (SBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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