Airport Comparison
| JFK | UGN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | John F Kennedy International Airport | Waukegan Ntl Airport |
| IATA Code | JFK | UGN |
| ICAO Code | KJFK | KUGN |
| City | New York | Chicago/Waukegan |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 728 ft |
| Coordinates | 40.640000, -73.780000 | 42.420000, -87.870000 |
New York (JFK) to Chicago/Waukegan (UGN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Waukegan Ntl Airport (UGN) in Chicago/Waukegan, United States is 1,188 kilometers (738 miles / 641 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.
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. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 03:05 in New York, it's 02:05 in Chicago/Waukegan.
The return flight from Chicago/Waukegan (UGN) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 95° (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 Waukegan Ntl Airport (UGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.