ESH
Brighton
United Kingdom
5,572 km
3,463 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
5,572 km
3,463 mi / 3,009 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/London
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ESH JFK
Airport Name Shoreham Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code ESH JFK
ICAO Code EGKA KJFK
City Brighton New York
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/New_York
Elevation 7 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 50.840000, -0.300000 40.640000, -73.780000

Brighton (ESH) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shoreham Airport (ESH) in Brighton, United Kingdom to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 5,572 kilometers (3,463 miles / 3,009 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:47 in Brighton, it's 05:47 in New York. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Brighton (ESH) follows a heading of 52° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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