New York (JFK) to Long Beach (LGB)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,460
miles
3,958
kilometers
2,137
nautical miles

🕐 5h 11m
Flight Time
🧭 W (274°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,460 3,936
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,460 3,936
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,460 3,690
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,460 3,690
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,460 4,920
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,460 3,690
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between New York and Long Beach follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The JFK to LGB route connects New York, United States with Long Beach, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,460 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 274° from New York. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About JFK

John F Kennedy International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York City's main international airport and one of the busiest in the United States.

🛬 About LGB

Long Beach /Daugherty Field/ Airport

Long Beach /Daugherty Field/ Airport (LGB) serves Long Beach, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport to Long Beach /Daugherty Field/ Airport is 2,460 miles (3,958 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from JFK to LGB typically take around 5h 11m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,460 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.