Distance From Akureyri Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport, AEY - JFK Distance

The distance from Akureyri Airport (AEY) to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 2742 miles or 4413 kilometers or 2381 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Akureyri ( Iceland ) to New York ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Akureyri and New York takes around 6 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Akureyri Airport, Akureyri, Iceland to John F Kennedy International Airport, New York, United States is 6 hours 18 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • AEY - JFK

Kilometers		4413 km
Statute Miles		2742 miles
Nautical Miles		2381 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 18 minutes

Akureyri Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport Flight Route Map - AEY to JFK Flight Path

Location of Akureyri Airport & John F Kennedy International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Akureyri to New York nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Akureyri, Iceland and New York, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Akureyri, Iceland and New York, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AEY - JFK

Time difference between Akureyri (Iceland) and New York (United States) is 4 Hours.
New York time is 4 Hours behind Akureyri.

Location	Local Time
Akureyri (Iceland)	2026-10-28, 23:22:08 GMT
New York (United States)	2026-10-28, 19:22:08 EDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Akureyri Airport (AEY / BIAR) Akureyri, Iceland

Destination

John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK / KJFK) New York, United States