Distance From John F Kennedy International Airport to Lajes Airport, JFK - TER Distance

The distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Lajes Airport (TER) is 2456 miles or 3953 kilometers or 2133 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 New York ( United States ) to Praia da Vitória ( Portugal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New York and Praia da Vitória takes around 5 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York, United States to Lajes Airport, Praia da Vitória, Portugal is 5 hours 38 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 • JFK - TER

Kilometers		3953 km
Statute Miles		2456 miles
Nautical Miles		2133 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 38 minutes

John F Kennedy International Airport to Lajes Airport Flight Route Map - JFK to TER Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between New York, United States and Praia da Vitória, Portugal. .

Nonstop flight route between New York, United States and Praia da Vitória, Portugal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JFK - TER

Time difference between New York (United States) and Praia da Vitória (Portugal) is 4 Hours.
Praia da Vitória time is 4 Hours ahead of New York.

Location	Local Time
New York (United States)	2025-12-14, 07:41:40 EST
Praia da Vitória (Portugal)	2025-12-14, 11:41:40 -01

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

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

Destination

Lajes Airport (TER / LPLA) Praia da Vitória, Portugal