CWF
Lake Charles
United States
2,095 km
1,302 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
2,095 km
1,302 mi / 1,131 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
51°
northeast

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CWF JFK
Airport Name Chennault International Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code CWF JFK
ICAO Code KCWF KJFK
City Lake Charles New York
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/New_York
Elevation 17 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 30.210000, -93.140000 40.640000, -73.780000

Lake Charles (CWF) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chennault International Airport (CWF) in Lake Charles, United States to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 2,095 kilometers (1,302 miles / 1,131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 03:06 in Lake Charles, it's 04:06 in New York.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Lake Charles (CWF) follows a heading of 242° (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 Chennault International Airport (CWF) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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