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JFK to HOB: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport)
1,712 mi
2,755 km · 1,488 nm
3h 49m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,712 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 49m gate to gate, flying west. 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
- HOB — Lea County Regional Airport · Hobbs, United States
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 HOB
- INK · Winkler County Airport63 mi away
- CNM · Cavern City Air Terminal66 mi away
- MAF · Midland International Airport78 mi away
- ROW · Roswell International Air Center Airport87 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from HOB?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Hobbs (HOB) is 1,712 miles (2,755 km, 1,488 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to HOB?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 49m 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 Hobbs?
Hobbs is 2 hours behind New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to HOB?
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