# Distance from New York (JFK) to Lerwick (LSI)

> 5,261 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,261 km / 3,269 mi / 2,841 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 41° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 280° (west)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → United Kingdom
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +5h (When it's 21:30 in New York, it's 02:30 in Lerwick)
- **Elevation difference**: 7 ft (LSI is higher than JFK)

## Airports

### [John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jfk-new-york-john-f-kennedy-international-airport/1ef266df-2422-6f44-aae4-06bb2780ed98)

- City: New York, United States
- ICAO: KJFK
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Coordinates: 40.640000, -73.780000
- Elevation: 13 ft

### [Sumburgh Airport (LSI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lsi-lerwick-sumburgh-airport/1ef266de-c502-6398-b7db-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Lerwick, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGPB
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 59.880000, -1.300000
- Elevation: 20 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 21:30 in New York, it's 02:30 in Lerwick.
The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jfk-new-york-john-f-kennedy-international-airport/1ef266df-2422-6f44-aae4-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sumburgh Airport (LSI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lsi-lerwick-sumburgh-airport/1ef266de-c502-6398-b7db-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)