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JFK to IGU: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Foz Do Iguacu (Cataratas International Airport)
4,742 mi
7,631 km · 4,120 nm
9h 46m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading south
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Flight time details
4,742 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 46m 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
- IGU — Cataratas International Airport · Foz Do Iguacu, Brazil
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 IGU
- IGR · Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport9 mi away
- AGT · Guarani International Airport24 mi away
- ELO · El Dorado Airport55 mi away
- CAC · Cascavel Airport74 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from IGU?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Foz Do Iguacu (IGU) is 4,742 miles (7,631 km, 4,120 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to IGU?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 46m 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 Foz Do Iguacu?
Foz Do Iguacu is 1 hour ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to IGU?
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