Distance From Morningstar Field to John F Kennedy International Airport

The distance from Morningstar Field () to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 1034 miles or 1664 kilometers or 898 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 Des Moines ( United States ) to New York ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Des Moines and New York takes around 2 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Morningstar Field, Des Moines, United States to John F Kennedy International Airport, New York, United States is 2 hours 22 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

Kilometers		1664 km
Statute Miles		1034 miles
Nautical Miles		898 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 22 minutes

Morningstar Field to John F Kennedy International Airport Flight Route Map - to JFK Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Des Moines, United States and New York, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - JFK

Time difference between Des Moines (United States) and New York (United States) is 1 Hours.
New York time is 1 Hours ahead of Des Moines.

Location	Local Time
Des Moines (United States)	2026-06-22, 04:46:10 CDT
New York (United States)	2026-06-22, 05:46:10 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

Morningstar Field ( / Y76) Des Moines, United States

Destination

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