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BEX to JRA: distance & flight time
Benson (RAF Benson) → New York (West 30th St. Heliport)
3,418 mi
5,500 km · 2,970 nm
7h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
3,418 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 10m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BEX — RAF Benson · Benson, United Kingdom
- JRA — West 30th St. Heliport · New York, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BEX
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport29 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport51 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park12 mi away
- OXF · Oxford (Kidlington) Airport18 mi away
Near JRA
Frequently asked questions
How far is BEX from JRA?
The flight distance from Benson (BEX) to New York (JRA) is 3,418 miles (5,500 km, 2,970 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BEX to JRA?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 10m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Benson and New York?
New York is 5 hours behind Benson.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BEX to JRA?
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