CVG to JFK: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 946 km (588 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 40m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (JFK to CVG).
How far is it from Cincinnati / Covington to New York?
The great-circle distance between Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 946 km (588 mi, 511 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 CVG to JFK?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. JFK is roughly east of CVG.
How is the CVG to JFK route written in code?
The pair is written CVG-JFK in IATA codes and KCVG-KJFK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport is CVG (KCVG), John F. Kennedy International Airport is JFK (KJFK).
| CVG | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport |
| ICAO code | KCVG | KJFK |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 896 ft | 13 ft |
| Rank by connections | #223 | #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 883 ft (269 m) lower than CVG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CVG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA.
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 Cincinnati / Covington from New York?
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are 946 km (588 mi, 511 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CVG to JFK?
A typical nonstop flight between CVG and JFK takes about 1h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is JFK from CVG?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) lies roughly east of Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).
Which airlines fly CVG to JFK?
2 airlines appear on the CVG-JFK route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines, US Airways.
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