# Distance from New York (JFK) to Lydd (LYX)

> 5,650 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,650 km / 3,511 mi / 3,051 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 52° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 289° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → United Kingdom
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +5h (When it's 07:43 in New York, it's 12:43 in Lydd)
- **Elevation difference**: 0 ft (LYX is equal 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

### [Lydd Airport (LYX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lyx-lydd-lydd-airport/1ef266de-c475-6a42-9a90-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Lydd, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGMD
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 50.960000, 0.940000
- Elevation: 13 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 07:43 in New York, it's 12:43 in Lydd.
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)
- [Lydd Airport (LYX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lyx-lydd-lydd-airport/1ef266de-c475-6a42-9a90-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)