Airport Comparison
| JFK | PWK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | John F Kennedy International Airport | Chicago Executive Airport |
| IATA Code | JFK | PWK |
| ICAO Code | KJFK | KPWK |
| City | New York | Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 647 ft |
| Coordinates | 40.640000, -73.780000 | 42.100000, -87.900000 |
New York (JFK) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (PWK) Flight Distance
The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States is 1,188 kilometers (738 miles / 641 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
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 02:30 in New York, it's 01:30 in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
The return flight from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (PWK) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 93° (east). 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 Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.