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JFK to ILY: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Islay (Islay Airport)
3,141 mi
5,054 km · 2,729 nm
6h 37m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,141 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 37m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JFK — John F Kennedy International Airport · New York, United States
- ILY — Islay Airport · Islay, United Kingdom
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 ILY
- CSA · Colonsay Airstrip26 mi away
- CAL · Campbeltown Airport28 mi away
- LDY · City of Derry Airport57 mi away
- TRE · Tiree Airport61 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from ILY?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Islay (ILY) is 3,141 miles (5,054 km, 2,729 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to ILY?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 37m 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 Islay?
Islay is 5 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to ILY?
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