JFK
New York
United States
5,665 km
3,520 miles
SLZ
Sao Luis
Brazil
Distance
5,665 km
3,520 mi / 3,059 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
141°
southeast

Airport Comparison

JFK SLZ
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport
IATA Code JFK SLZ
ICAO Code KJFK SBSL
City New York Sao Luis
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Fortaleza
Elevation 13 ft 178 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 -2.590000, -44.230000

New York (JFK) to Sao Luis (SLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) in Sao Luis, Brazil is 5,665 kilometers (3,520 miles / 3,059 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:30 in New York, it's 22:30 in Sao Luis.

The return flight from Sao Luis (SLZ) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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