DUB to JFK: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dublin Airport (DUB) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 5,103 km (3,171 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 6h 55m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (JFK to DUB).
How far is it from Dublin to New York?
The great-circle distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 5,103 km (3,171 mi, 2,756 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 DUB to JFK?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 6h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. JFK is roughly west of DUB.
How is the DUB to JFK route written in code?
The pair is written DUB-JFK in IATA codes and EIDW-KJFK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dublin Airport is DUB (EIDW), John F. Kennedy International Airport is JFK (KJFK).
| DUB | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dublin Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport |
| ICAO code | EIDW | KJFK |
| Country | Ireland | United States |
| Elevation | 242 ft | 13 ft |
| Rank by connections | #62 | #9 |
EIDW starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; KJFK starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
JFK sits 229 ft (70 m) lower than DUB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DUB to JFK
5 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| AY | Finnair | FIN | Finnair | Active |
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| EI | Aer Lingus | EIN | Shamrock | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
A further 4 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AF, BA, KL, UA.
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 Dublin from New York?
Dublin Airport (DUB) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are 5,103 km (3,171 mi, 2,756 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DUB to JFK?
A typical nonstop flight between DUB and JFK takes about 6h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is JFK from DUB?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) lies roughly west of Dublin Airport (DUB).
Which airlines fly DUB to JFK?
5 airlines appear on the DUB-JFK route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Finnair, Delta Air Lines.
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