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JFK to IES: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Riesa (Riesa-Göhlis Airport)
3,998 mi
6,434 km · 3,474 nm
8h 18m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,998 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 18m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JFK — John F Kennedy International Airport · New York, United States
- IES — Riesa-Göhlis Airport · Riesa, Germany
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 IES
- DRS · Dresden Airport21 mi away
- AOC · Altenburg-Nobitz Airport43 mi away
- LEJ · Leipzig/Halle Airport49 mi away
- QXH · Schönhagen Airport63 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from IES?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Riesa (IES) is 3,998 miles (6,434 km, 3,474 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to IES?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 18m 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 Riesa?
Riesa is 6 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to IES?
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