Airport Comparison
| HKY | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Hickory Regional Airport | John F Kennedy International Airport |
| IATA Code | HKY | JFK |
| ICAO Code | KHKY | KJFK |
| City | Hickory | New York |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 1,190 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | 35.740000, -81.390000 | 40.640000, -73.780000 |
Hickory (HKY) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) in Hickory, United States to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 859 kilometers (534 miles / 464 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 22:37 in Hickory, it's 22:37 in New York.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,177 feet between the two airports. John F Kennedy International Airport sits lower than Hickory Regional Airport.
The return flight from New York (JFK) to Hickory (HKY) follows a heading of 233° (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 Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.