LAS to JFK Route Guide
Las Vegas, United States → New York, United States
Quick answer
KLAS (Las Vegas, United States) to KJFK (New York, United States) is a 1,949 NM (3,610 km / 2,243 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 69° (ENE). Typical cruise altitude FL350, expected flight time 4h 45m, common aircraft: Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo.
Distance
1,949 NM
3,610 km / 2,243 mi
Initial Bearing
69° (ENE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL350
35,000 ft
Block Time
4h 45m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
7,347 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
2,181 ft
KLAS
Arrival Elevation
13 ft
KJFK
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 1,949 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 737-800
- Airbus A320neo
- Airbus A321neo
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
Weather considerations
Pilots flying LAS-JFK should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between LAS and JFK?
1,949 nautical miles (3,610 km / 2,243 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Las Vegas to New York?
Approximately 4h 45m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly LAS-JFK?
Common types include Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo, Boeing 737 MAX 8 depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL350 (35,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
69° true (ENE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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