Airport Comparison
| BHM | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport | John F Kennedy International Airport |
| IATA Code | BHM | JFK |
| ICAO Code | KBHM | KJFK |
| City | Birmingham | New York |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 650 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | 33.560000, -86.750000 | 40.640000, -73.780000 |
Birmingham (BHM) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) in Birmingham, United States to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 1,391 kilometers (865 miles / 751 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.
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 21:11 in Birmingham, it's 22:11 in New York.
The return flight from New York (JFK) to Birmingham (BHM) follows a heading of 240° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.