JFK to PIT: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is 545 km (339 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 10m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (PIT to JFK).
How far is it from New York to Pittsburgh?
The great-circle distance between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is 545 km (339 mi, 294 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 PIT?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PIT is roughly west of JFK.
How is the JFK to PIT route written in code?
The pair is written JFK-PIT in IATA codes and KJFK-KPIT in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. John F. Kennedy International Airport is JFK (KJFK), Pittsburgh International Airport is PIT (KPIT).
| JFK | PIT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport | Pittsburgh International Airport |
| ICAO code | KJFK | KPIT |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 1,203 ft |
| Rank by connections | #9 | #227 |
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.
PIT sits 1,190 ft (363 m) higher than JFK, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying JFK to PIT
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 New York from Pittsburgh?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) are 545 km (339 mi, 294 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from JFK to PIT?
A typical nonstop flight between JFK and PIT takes about 1h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PIT from JFK?
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) lies roughly west of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
Which airlines fly JFK to PIT?
2 airlines appear on the JFK-PIT route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines, US Airways.
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