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JFK to WRY: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Westray (Westray Airport)
3,218 mi
5,179 km · 2,797 nm
6h 47m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,218 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 47m 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
- WRY — Westray Airport · Westray, 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 WRY
- PPW · Papa Westray Airport2 mi away
- EOI · Eday Airport13 mi away
- NDY · Sanday Airport15 mi away
- SOY · Stronsay Airport17 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from WRY?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Westray (WRY) is 3,218 miles (5,179 km, 2,797 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to WRY?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 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 Westray?
Westray is 5 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to WRY?
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