Flights Shannon → New York
SNN → JFK
How long is the flight from Shannon to New York?
The flight from Shannon (SNN) to New York (JFK) takes about 6h 36m. 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 Shannon, a city with an airport that has been in service since 1942, to New York, where the destination airport sees over sixty-two million passengers annually. The journey is conducted using a Boeing 757 aircraft.
The Shannon (SNN) → New York (JFK) route is operated by Aer Lingus. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 7.7/100 (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 Shannon the average ATFM delay is 0.9 minutes.
Heading to New York: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Shannon (SNN) to New York (JFK) heads west for about 4,946 km, a flight time of roughly 6h 36m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Shannon the average ATFM delay is 0.9 min (atfm); arriving into New York it is 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aer Lingus (EI) | 79% | 42 min | 2.5% |
Airlines operating SNN-JFK
Frequently asked questions about SNN-JFK
The flight from Shannon (SNN) to New York (JFK) takes about 6h 36m. 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: Aer Lingus.
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The Shannon-New York route is about 4,946 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.
