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JFK to BGC: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Braganca (Bragança Airport)
3,392 mi
5,459 km · 2,948 nm
7h 7m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,392 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 7m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JFK — John F Kennedy International Airport · New York, United States
- BGC — Bragança Airport · Braganca, Portugal
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near JFK
- LGA · La Guardia Airport11 mi away
- EWR · Newark Liberty International Airport21 mi away
- JRB · Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport13 mi away
- JRA · West 30th St. Heliport14 mi away
Near BGC
- VRL · Vila Real Airport66 mi away
- LEN · Leon Airport74 mi away
- SLM · Salamanca Airport88 mi away
- BGZ · Braga Municipal Aerodrome92 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from BGC?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Braganca (BGC) is 3,392 miles (5,459 km, 2,948 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to BGC?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 7m 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 New York and Braganca?
Braganca is 5 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to BGC?
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