Airport Comparison
| JFK | RKS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | John F Kennedy International Airport | Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport |
| IATA Code | JFK | RKS |
| ICAO Code | KJFK | KRKS |
| City | New York | Rock Springs |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 6,765 ft |
| Coordinates | 40.640000, -73.780000 | 41.590000, -109.070000 |
New York (JFK) to Rock Springs (RKS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) in Rock Springs, United States is 2,938 kilometers (1,825 miles / 1,586 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 19:41 in New York, it's 17:41 in Rock Springs.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,752 feet between the two airports. Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Rock Springs (RKS) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 80° (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 Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.