Montréal to New York
1h 05m The flight from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) covers 537 km (334 miles) and takes approximately 1h 05m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south on an initial great-circle bearing of 180°, passing near 43.1° N, 73.8° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 59m | 1h 24m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 41m | 1h 07m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 36m | 1h 01m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 38m | 1h 03m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| YUL | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport |
| City | Montréal | New York |
| Country | Canada | United States |
| ICAO | CYUL | KJFK |
| Coordinates | 45.4678, -73.7423 | 40.6394, -73.7793 |
| Elevation | 118 ft | 13 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Montréal to New York?
A non-stop flight from Montréal (YUL) to New York (JFK) takes about 1h 05m. The great-circle distance is 537 km (334 miles, 290 nautical miles), flying south on an initial bearing of 180°.
How far is Montréal from New York?
537 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 334 miles or 290 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between YUL and JFK?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 537 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.