Airport Comparison
| ESR | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport | John F Kennedy International Airport |
| IATA Code | ESR | JFK |
| ICAO Code | SCES | KJFK |
| City | El Salvador | New York |
| Country | Chile | United States |
| Timezone | America/Santiago | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 5,240 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | -26.310000, -69.770000 | 40.640000, -73.780000 |
El Salvador (ESR) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport (ESR) in El Salvador, Chile to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 7,456 kilometers (4,633 miles / 4,026 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 357°.
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 Chile with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 04:19 in El Salvador, it's 02:19 in New York.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,227 feet between the two airports. John F Kennedy International Airport sits lower than Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from New York (JFK) to El Salvador (ESR) follows a heading of 176° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport (ESR) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.