CLE to JFK: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 682 km (424 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 20m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (JFK to CLE).
How far is it from Cleveland to New York?
The great-circle distance between Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 682 km (424 mi, 368 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 CLE to JFK?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. JFK is roughly east of CLE.
How is the CLE to JFK route written in code?
The pair is written CLE-JFK in IATA codes and KCLE-KJFK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is CLE (KCLE), John F. Kennedy International Airport is JFK (KJFK).
| CLE | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cleveland Hopkins International Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport |
| ICAO code | KCLE | KJFK |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 791 ft | 13 ft |
| Rank by connections | #210 | #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 778 ft (237 m) lower than CLE, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CLE to JFK
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 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 |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, US.
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 Cleveland from New York?
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are 682 km (424 mi, 368 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CLE to JFK?
A typical nonstop flight between CLE and JFK takes about 1h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is JFK from CLE?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) lies roughly east of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE).
Which airlines fly CLE to JFK?
1 airline appear on the CLE-JFK route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines.
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