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JFK to SGY: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Skagway (Skagway Airport)
2,893 mi
4,655 km · 2,514 nm
6h 8m
estimated nonstop flight time
-4h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
2,893 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 8m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JFK — John F Kennedy International Airport · New York, United States
- SGY — Skagway Airport · Skagway, United States
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 SGY
- HNS · Haines Airport17 mi away
- GST · Gustavus Airport73 mi away
- JNU · Juneau International Airport81 mi away
- FNR · Funter Bay Seaplane Base85 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from SGY?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Skagway (SGY) is 2,893 miles (4,655 km, 2,514 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to SGY?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 8m 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 Skagway?
Skagway is 4 hours behind New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to SGY?
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