The flight distance from Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) in Fort Carson, United States to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 2,647 kilometers (1,645 miles / 1,429 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 05:20 in Fort Carson, it's 07:20 in New York.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,861 feet between the two airports. John F Kennedy International Airport sits lower than Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Fort Carson (FCS) follows a heading of 275° (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 Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.