JFK
New York
United States
5,808 km
3,609 miles
LIL
Lille/Lesquin
France
Distance
5,808 km
3,609 mi / 3,136 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

JFK LIL
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Lille-Lesquin Airport
IATA Code JFK LIL
ICAO Code KJFK LFQQ
City New York Lille/Lesquin
Country United States France
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Paris
Elevation 13 ft 157 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 50.560000, 3.090000

New York (JFK) to Lille/Lesquin (LIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) in Lille/Lesquin, France is 5,808 kilometers (3,609 miles / 3,136 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 United States with France. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:52 in New York, it's 01:52 in Lille/Lesquin. 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 Lille/Lesquin (LIL) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 291° (west northwest). 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 Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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