JFK to LAS: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is 3,609 km (2,243 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 5h, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (LAS to JFK).
How far is it from New York to Las Vegas?
The great-circle distance between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is 3,609 km (2,243 mi, 1,949 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 JFK to LAS?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 5h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LAS is roughly west of JFK.
How is the JFK to LAS route written in code?
The pair is written JFK-LAS in IATA codes and KJFK-KLAS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. John F. Kennedy International Airport is JFK (KJFK), Harry Reid International Airport is LAS (KLAS).
| JFK | LAS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport | Harry Reid International Airport |
| ICAO code | KJFK | KLAS |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 2,181 ft |
| Rank by connections | #9 | #47 |
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.
LAS sits 2,168 ft (661 m) higher than JFK, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying JFK to LAS
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 |
| B6 | JetBlue Airways | JBU | Jetblue | Active |
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
| VX | Virgin America | VRD | Redwood | Active |
A further 3 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: EY, HA, QR.
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 New York from Las Vegas?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) are 3,609 km (2,243 mi, 1,949 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from JFK to LAS?
A typical nonstop flight between JFK and LAS takes about 5h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LAS from JFK?
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) lies roughly west of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
Which airlines fly JFK to LAS?
5 airlines appear on the JFK-LAS route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines.
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