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JRA to GLS: distance & flight time
New York (West 30th St. Heliport) → Galveston (Scholes International At Galveston Airport)
1,416 mi
2,279 km · 1,231 nm
3h 33m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
1,416 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 33m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JRA — West 30th St. Heliport · New York, United States
- GLS — Scholes International At Galveston Airport · Galveston, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near JRA
Near GLS
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport57 mi away
- EFD · Ellington Airport30 mi away
- HOU · William P Hobby Airport36 mi away
- LJN · Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport38 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JRA from GLS?
The flight distance from New York (JRA) to Galveston (GLS) is 1,416 miles (2,279 km, 1,231 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JRA to GLS?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 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 Galveston?
Galveston is 1 hour behind New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JRA to GLS?
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