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JFK to CYW: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Celaya (Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport)
2,112 mi
3,398 km · 1,835 nm
4h 36m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
2,112 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 36m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JFK — John F Kennedy International Airport · New York, United States
- CYW — Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport · Celaya, Mexico
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 CYW
- QRO · Querétaro Intercontinental Airport46 mi away
- BJX · Del Bajío International Airport49 mi away
- MLM · General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport49 mi away
- ZMM · Zamora Airport96 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from CYW?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Celaya (CYW) is 2,112 miles (3,398 km, 1,835 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to CYW?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 36m 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 Celaya?
Celaya is 2 hours behind New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to CYW?
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