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JFK to YYD: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Smithers (Smithers Airport)
2,593 mi
4,174 km · 2,254 nm
5h 33m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
2,593 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 33m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JFK — John F Kennedy International Airport · New York, United States
- YYD — Smithers Airport · Smithers, Canada
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 YYD
- YXT · Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat61 mi away
- ZSW · Prince Rupert/Seal Cove Seaplane Base129 mi away
- ZST · Stewart Airport134 mi away
- YPR · Prince Rupert Airport136 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from YYD?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Smithers (YYD) is 2,593 miles (4,174 km, 2,254 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to YYD?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 33m 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 Smithers?
Smithers is 3 hours behind New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to YYD?
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