JFK
New York
United States
5,286 km
3,285 miles
SCQ
Santiago de Compostela
Spain
Distance
5,286 km
3,285 mi / 2,854 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

JFK SCQ
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Santiago de Compostela Airport
IATA Code JFK SCQ
ICAO Code KJFK LEST
City New York Santiago de Compostela
Country United States Spain
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Madrid
Elevation 13 ft 1,213 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 42.900000, -8.420000

New York (JFK) to Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) in Santiago de Compostela, Spain is 5,286 kilometers (3,285 miles / 2,854 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 an international route connecting United States with Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:40 in New York, it's 13:40 in Santiago de Compostela. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,200 feet between the two airports. Santiago de Compostela Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport.

The return flight from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 291° (west northwest). 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 Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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