Buffalo to New York flight distance & time (BUF-JFK)

How far is Buffalo from New York by plane? The great circle distance from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 485 km / 262 nm, about 53m flight time, with an initial heading of 120° (ESE).

FromBuffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), Buffalo, US
ToJohn F Kennedy International Airport (JFK), New York, US
Distance485 km · 262 nm · 301 mi
Initial heading120° (ESE)

Airlines on this route

Aircraft with enough range to fly BUF to JFK nonstop

TypeRange
Sikorsky / Boeing RAH-66 Comanche 262 nm / 485 km
Sikorsky / Boeing RAH-66 Comanche 262 nm / 485 km
MD Helicopters MD 520N 264 nm / 489 km
Westland Scout / Wasp 265 nm / 491 km
Aerospatiale / Sud-Aviation SE 3160 / SA 316 / SA 319 Alouette III 267 nm / 494 km
Aerospatiale / Sud-Aviation SE 3160 / SA 316 / SA 319 Alouette III 267 nm / 494 km
Mil Mi-17 / Mi-171 267 nm / 494 km
MBB / Kawasaki / Eurocopter BK117 270 nm / 500 km
Bell Helicopter Bell 430 270 nm / 500 km
Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-23 / Yak-23 270 nm / 500 km
MBB / Kawasaki / Eurocopter BK117 270 nm / 500 km
Nord Aviation (SNCAN) NC.850 Series 270 nm / 500 km
Dewoitine D.26 270 nm / 500 km
Mil Mi-24 / Mi-35 270 nm / 500 km
Piper PA-25 Pawnee 270 nm / 500 km
Fairey Flycatcher 270 nm / 500 km
Fiat G.46 270 nm / 500 km
Extra Aircraft EA-200 (EA 300/200) 270 nm / 500 km
Mil Mi-8 270 nm / 500 km
MBB / Kawasaki / Eurocopter BK117 270 nm / 500 km

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Buffalo from New York?
The great circle distance between Buffalo and New York is 485 km (262 nm / 301 mi).
How long is the flight from Buffalo to New York?
A direct flight from BUF to JFK takes about 53m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
Is there a nonstop flight from Buffalo to New York?
Yes - 2 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.