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Flights Copenhagen → New York

CPH → JFK

8h 9m
Flight time (est.)
10
Average risk (Low)
1
Airlines

How long is the flight from Copenhagen to New York?

The flight from Copenhagen (CPH) to New York (JFK) takes about 8h 9m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.

Route overview

The flight route operates from Copenhagen to New York, utilizing a Boeing 787-8 aircraft. The destination airport in New York opened in 1948 and currently serves over 62 million passengers annually.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~6,189 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €600 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Copenhagen (CPH) → New York (JFK) route is operated by Norwegian Air Shuttle. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At New York the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Copenhagen the average ATFM delay is 0.6 minutes.

Heading to New York: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Copenhagen (CPH) to New York (JFK) heads north-west for about 6,189 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 9m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Copenhagen the average ATFM delay is 0.6 min (atfm); arriving into New York it is 5.5 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
6h behind
Arrival (dest. local time)
16:09
Elevation JFK
13 ft
Typical aircraft
Boeing 787-8
Est. CO₂/passenger
~557 kg

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Frequently asked questions about CPH-JFK

The flight from Copenhagen (CPH) to New York (JFK) takes about 8h 9m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.

Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.

The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.

The route is operated by 1 airline: Norwegian Air Shuttle.

Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at New York, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.

The Copenhagen-New York route is about 6,189 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.