The flight distance from Ellington Airport (EFD) in Houston, United States to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 2,289 kilometers (1,423 miles / 1,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 03:01 in Houston, it's 04:01 in New York.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Houston (EFD) follows a heading of 244° (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 Ellington Airport (EFD) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.