ATL to JFK: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 1,222 km (759 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (JFK to ATL).
How far is it from Atlanta to New York?
The great-circle distance between Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 1,222 km (759 mi, 660 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from ATL to JFK?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. JFK is roughly northeast of ATL.
How is the ATL to JFK route written in code?
The pair is written ATL-JFK in IATA codes and KATL-KJFK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport is ATL (KATL), John F. Kennedy International Airport is JFK (KJFK).
| ATL | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport |
| ICAO code | KATL | KJFK |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 1,026 ft | 13 ft |
| Rank by connections | #1 | #9 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
JFK sits 1,013 ft (309 m) lower than ATL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ATL to JFK
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| KE | Korean Air | KAL | Koreanair | Active |
| OZ | Asiana Airlines | AAR | Asiana | Active |
A further 7 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AF, AM, AZ, KL, SU, VS, WS.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Atlanta from New York?
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are 1,222 km (759 mi, 660 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ATL to JFK?
A typical nonstop flight between ATL and JFK takes about 2h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is JFK from ATL?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) lies roughly northeast of Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Which airlines fly ATL to JFK?
3 airlines appear on the ATL-JFK route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines, Korean Air, Asiana Airlines.
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