BUF to JFK: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 484 km (301 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 5m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (JFK to BUF).
How far is it from Buffalo to New York?
The great-circle distance between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 484 km (301 mi, 261 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 BUF to JFK?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. JFK is roughly southeast of BUF.
How is the BUF to JFK route written in code?
The pair is written BUF-JFK in IATA codes and KBUF-KJFK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Buffalo Niagara International Airport is BUF (KBUF), John F. Kennedy International Airport is JFK (KJFK).
| BUF | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Buffalo Niagara International Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport |
| ICAO code | KBUF | KJFK |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 728 ft | 13 ft |
| Rank by connections | #406 | #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 715 ft (218 m) lower than BUF, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BUF to JFK
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 | JetBlue Airways | JBU | Jetblue | Active |
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
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 Buffalo from New York?
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are 484 km (301 mi, 261 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BUF to JFK?
A typical nonstop flight between BUF and JFK takes about 1h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is JFK from BUF?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) lies roughly southeast of Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
Which airlines fly BUF to JFK?
2 airlines appear on the BUF-JFK route in the open dataset, including JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines.
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