Airport Comparison
| JFK | SSI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | John F Kennedy International Airport | St Simons Island Airport |
| IATA Code | JFK | SSI |
| ICAO Code | KJFK | KSSI |
| City | New York | St Simons Island |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 19 ft |
| Coordinates | 40.640000, -73.780000 | 31.150000, -81.390000 |
New York (JFK) to St Simons Island (SSI) Flight Distance
The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to St Simons Island Airport (SSI) in St Simons Island, United States is 1,257 kilometers (781 miles / 679 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 04:08 in New York, it's 04:08 in St Simons Island.
The return flight from St Simons Island (SSI) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 St Simons Island Airport (SSI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.