JFK
New York
United States
4,135 km
2,569 miles
OAK
Oakland
United States
Distance
4,135 km
2,569 mi / 2,233 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JFK OAK
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Metro Oakland International Airport
IATA Code JFK OAK
ICAO Code KJFK KOAK
City New York Oakland
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 13 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 37.720000, -122.220000

New York (JFK) to Oakland (OAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Metro Oakland International Airport (OAK) in Oakland, United States is 4,135 kilometers (2,569 miles / 2,233 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 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 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 02:22 in New York, it's 23:22 in Oakland. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Oakland (OAK) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 70° (east 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 Metro Oakland International Airport (OAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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