Airport Comparison
| 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.