Airport Comparison
| JFK | WYS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | John F Kennedy International Airport | Yellowstone Airport |
| IATA Code | JFK | WYS |
| ICAO Code | KJFK | KWYS |
| City | New York | West Yellowstone |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 6,649 ft |
| Coordinates | 40.640000, -73.780000 | 44.690000, -111.120000 |
New York (JFK) to West Yellowstone (WYS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Yellowstone Airport (WYS) in West Yellowstone, United States is 3,059 kilometers (1,901 miles / 1,652 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.
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 04:19 in New York, it's 02:19 in West Yellowstone.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,636 feet between the two airports. Yellowstone Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from West Yellowstone (WYS) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 85° (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 Yellowstone Airport (WYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.