Airport Comparison
| CYS | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field | John F Kennedy International Airport |
| IATA Code | CYS | JFK |
| ICAO Code | KCYS | KJFK |
| City | Cheyenne | New York |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 6,160 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | 41.160000, -104.810000 | 40.640000, -73.780000 |
Cheyenne (CYS) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field (CYS) in Cheyenne, United States to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 2,595 kilometers (1,612 miles / 1,401 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 81°.
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 02:07 in Cheyenne, it's 04:07 in New York.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,147 feet between the two airports. John F Kennedy International Airport sits lower than Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from New York (JFK) to Cheyenne (CYS) follows a heading of 282° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field (CYS) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.