New York to Buenos Aires (Ezeiza)
11h 01m The flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini (EZE) covers 8,535 km (5,303 miles) and takes approximately 11h 01m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south on an initial great-circle bearing of 167°, passing near 2.9° N, 65.9° 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 | 15h 31m | 15h 56m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 10h 57m | 11h 22m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 9h 29m | 9h 54m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 10h 02m | 10h 28m |
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
| JFK | EZE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport | Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini |
| City | New York | Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) |
| Country | United States | Argentina |
| ICAO | KJFK | SAEZ |
| Coordinates | 40.6394, -73.7793 | -34.8222, -58.5358 |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 67 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from New York to Buenos Aires (Ezeiza)?
A non-stop flight from New York (JFK) to Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) (EZE) takes about 11h 01m. The great-circle distance is 8,535 km (5,303 miles, 4,608 nautical miles), flying south on an initial bearing of 167°.
How far is New York from Buenos Aires (Ezeiza)?
8,535 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,303 miles or 4,608 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 JFK and EZE?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 8,535 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.
What should I expect on a 11h 01m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
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.