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JFK to IGR: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Iguazu Falls (Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport)
4,751 mi
7,646 km · 4,128 nm
9h 47m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading south
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Flight time details
4,751 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 47m gate to gate, flying south. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JFK — John F Kennedy International Airport · New York, United States
- IGR — Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport · Iguazu Falls, Argentina
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 IGR
- IGU · Cataratas International Airport9 mi away
- AGT · Guarani International Airport30 mi away
- ELO · El Dorado Airport46 mi away
- CAC · Cascavel Airport79 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from IGR?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Iguazu Falls (IGR) is 4,751 miles (7,646 km, 4,128 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to IGR?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 47m 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 Iguazu Falls?
Iguazu Falls is 1 hour ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to IGR?
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