Airport Comparison
| JFK | LBB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | John F Kennedy International Airport | Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport |
| IATA Code | JFK | LBB |
| ICAO Code | KJFK | KLBB |
| City | New York | Lubbock |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 3,282 ft |
| Coordinates | 40.640000, -73.780000 | 33.660000, -101.820000 |
New York (JFK) to Lubbock (LBB) Flight Distance
The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) in Lubbock, United States is 2,591 kilometers (1,610 miles / 1,399 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 262°.
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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 23:21 in New York, it's 22:21 in Lubbock.
There is a significant elevation difference of 3,269 feet between the two airports. Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport.
The return flight from Lubbock (LBB) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.