JFK
New York
United States
2,972 km
1,847 miles
YLJ
Meadow Lake
Canada
Distance
2,972 km
1,847 mi / 1,605 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JFK YLJ
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Meadow Lake Airport
IATA Code JFK YLJ
ICAO Code KJFK CYLJ
City New York Meadow Lake
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/New_York America/Regina
Elevation 13 ft 1,576 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 54.130000, -108.520000

New York (JFK) to Meadow Lake (YLJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ) in Meadow Lake, Canada is 2,972 kilometers (1,847 miles / 1,605 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 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 04:16 in New York, it's 03:16 in Meadow Lake.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,563 feet between the two airports. Meadow Lake Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport.

The return flight from Meadow Lake (YLJ) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 106° (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 Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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