JFK
New York
United States
950 km
590 miles
YEL
Elliot Lake
Canada
Distance
950 km
590 mi / 513 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
315°
northwest

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JFK YEL
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Elliot Lake Municipal Airport
IATA Code JFK YEL
ICAO Code KJFK CYEL
City New York Elliot Lake
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/New_York America/Toronto
Elevation 13 ft 1,087 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 46.350000, -82.560000

New York (JFK) to Elliot Lake (YEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Elliot Lake Municipal Airport (YEL) in Elliot Lake, Canada is 950 kilometers (590 miles / 513 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 an international route connecting United States with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:28 in New York, it's 22:28 in Elliot Lake.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,074 feet between the two airports. Elliot Lake Municipal Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport.

The return flight from Elliot Lake (YEL) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 129° (southeast). 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 Elliot Lake Municipal Airport (YEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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