JFK
New York
United States
3,059 km
1,901 miles
WYS
West Yellowstone
United States
Distance
3,059 km
1,901 mi / 1,652 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/New_York
Heading
291°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

JFK WYS
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Yellowstone Airport
IATA Code JFK WYS
ICAO Code KJFK KWYS
City New York West Yellowstone
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Denver
Elevation 13 ft 6,649 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 44.690000, -111.120000

New York (JFK) to West Yellowstone (WYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Yellowstone Airport (WYS) in West Yellowstone, United States is 3,059 kilometers (1,901 miles / 1,652 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 19:20 in New York, it's 17:20 in West Yellowstone.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,636 feet between the two airports. Yellowstone 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 West Yellowstone (WYS) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 85° (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 Yellowstone Airport (WYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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