New York (JFK) to Vancouver (YVR)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,442
miles
3,930
kilometers
2,122
nautical miles

🕐 5h 9m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (301°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,442 3,907
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,442 3,907
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,442 3,663
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,442 3,663
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,442 4,884
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,442 3,663
Mosaic

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

Calculate Another Route

💡 Did You Know?

When you land in Vancouver, your watch will be 3 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The JFK to YVR route connects New York, United States with Vancouver, Canada. This long-haul flight covers 2,442 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Canada. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 301° 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 YVR

Vancouver International Airport

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) serves Vancouver, Canada.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 2,442 miles (3,930 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from JFK to YVR typically take around 5h 9m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,442 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.