JFK
New York
United States
2,010 km
1,249 miles
LFT
Lafayette
United States
Distance
2,010 km
1,249 mi / 1,085 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
240°
west southwest

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JFK LFT
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field
IATA Code JFK LFT
ICAO Code KJFK KLFT
City New York Lafayette
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 13 ft 42 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 30.210000, -91.990000

New York (JFK) to Lafayette (LFT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) in Lafayette, United States is 2,010 kilometers (1,249 miles / 1,085 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 04:23 in New York, it's 03:23 in Lafayette.

The return flight from Lafayette (LFT) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 50° (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 Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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