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JFK to SCQ: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Santiago (Santiago de Compostela Airport)
3,285 mi
5,286 km · 2,854 nm
6h 54m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,285 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 54m 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
- SCQ — Santiago de Compostela Airport · Santiago, Spain
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 SCQ
- LCG · A Coruña Airport28 mi away
- VGO · Vigo Airport47 mi away
- BGZ · Braga Municipal Aerodrome90 mi away
- BGC · Bragança Airport113 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from SCQ?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Santiago (SCQ) is 3,285 miles (5,286 km, 2,854 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to SCQ?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 54m 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 Santiago?
Santiago is 6 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to SCQ?
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