CUE
Cuenca
Ecuador
4,869 km
3,026 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
4,869 km
3,026 mi / 2,629 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
north

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Airport Comparison

CUE JFK
Airport Name Mariscal Lamar Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code CUE JFK
ICAO Code SECU KJFK
City Cuenca New York
Country Ecuador United States
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/New_York
Elevation 8,306 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -2.890000, -78.980000 40.640000, -73.780000

Cuenca (CUE) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE) in Cuenca, Ecuador to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 4,869 kilometers (3,026 miles / 2,629 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:30 in Cuenca, it's 00:30 in New York.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,293 feet between the two airports. John F Kennedy International Airport sits lower than Mariscal Lamar Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Cuenca (CUE) follows a heading of 188° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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