Airport Comparison
Decatur (DEC) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Decatur Airport (DEC) in Decatur, United States to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 1,283 kilometers (797 miles / 693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 81°.
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 04:16 in Decatur, it's 05:16 in New York.
The return flight from New York (JFK) to Decatur (DEC) follows a heading of 271° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Decatur Airport (DEC) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.