JFK to LCY: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to London City Airport (LCY) is 5,573 km (3,463 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 7h 30m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (LCY to JFK).
How far is it from New York to London?
The great-circle distance between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and London City Airport (LCY) is 5,573 km (3,463 mi, 3,009 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 LCY?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 7h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LCY is roughly northeast of JFK.
How is the JFK to LCY route written in code?
The pair is written JFK-LCY in IATA codes and KJFK-EGLC in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. John F. Kennedy International Airport is JFK (KJFK), London City Airport is LCY (EGLC).
| JFK | LCY | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport | London City Airport |
| ICAO code | KJFK | EGLC |
| Country | United States | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 19 ft |
| Rank by connections | #9 | #259 |
KJFK starts with K, the ICAO prefix for the contiguous United States; EGLC starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 6 ft (2 m) of each other.
Airlines flying JFK to LCY
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| AY | Finnair | FIN | Finnair | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: BA, IB.
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 London?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and London City Airport (LCY) are 5,573 km (3,463 mi, 3,009 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from JFK to LCY?
A typical nonstop flight between JFK and LCY takes about 7h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LCY from JFK?
London City Airport (LCY) lies roughly northeast of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
Which airlines fly JFK to LCY?
2 airlines appear on the JFK-LCY route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Finnair.
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