JFK
New York
United States
8,048 km
5,001 miles
UAQ
San Juan
Argentina
Distance
8,048 km
5,001 mi / 4,346 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
175°
south

Airport Comparison

JFK UAQ
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport
IATA Code JFK UAQ
ICAO Code KJFK SANU
City New York San Juan
Country United States Argentina
Timezone America/New_York America/Argentina/San_Juan
Elevation 13 ft 1,958 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 -31.570000, -68.420000

New York (JFK) to San Juan (UAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) in San Juan, Argentina is 8,048 kilometers (5,001 miles / 4,346 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south at a heading of 175°.

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 an international route connecting United States with Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:20 in New York, it's 06:20 in San Juan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,945 feet between the two airports. Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport.

The return flight from San Juan (UAQ) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 356° (north). 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 Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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