GRQ
Groningen
Netherlands
5,930 km
3,685 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
5,930 km
3,685 mi / 3,202 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
291°
west northwest

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GRQ JFK
Airport Name Eelde Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code GRQ JFK
ICAO Code EHGG KJFK
City Groningen New York
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/New_York
Elevation 17 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 53.120000, 6.580000 40.640000, -73.780000

Groningen (GRQ) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eelde Airport (GRQ) in Groningen, Netherlands to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 5,930 kilometers (3,685 miles / 3,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Netherlands 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 06:46 in Groningen, it's 00:46 in New York. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Groningen (GRQ) follows a heading of 48° (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 Eelde Airport (GRQ) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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