JFK
New York
United States
628 km
391 miles
YKF
Waterloo
Canada
Distance
628 km
391 mi / 339 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
302°
west northwest

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JFK YKF
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Kitchener / Waterloo Airport
IATA Code JFK YKF
ICAO Code KJFK CYKF
City New York Waterloo
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/New_York America/Toronto
Elevation 13 ft 1,055 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 43.460000, -80.380000

New York (JFK) to Waterloo (YKF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Kitchener / Waterloo Airport (YKF) in Waterloo, Canada is 628 kilometers (391 miles / 339 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 19:06 in New York, it's 19:06 in Waterloo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,042 feet between the two airports. Kitchener / Waterloo Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport.

The return flight from Waterloo (YKF) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 118° (east 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 Kitchener / Waterloo Airport (YKF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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