New York to Nottingham, Leicestershire (JFK–EMA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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New York to Nottingham, Leicestershire
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 3,380 mi 5h 31m nonstop +5h ahead 21 1-stop hubs

JFK–EMA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. El Al leads the route. The flight covers 3,380 miles in approximately 5h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JFK–EMA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LY El Al 0 – – 51% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to EMA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,198
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
Nottingham, Leicestershire is 5 hours ahead of New York.
JFK: EDT · EMA: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 11:00 PM in Nottingham, Leicestershire.
Distance & Flight Time
3,380 mi / 5,439 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 31m to 5h 38m.
Visa & Entry

US citizens need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travel, applied for online. The ETA costs GBP 10 and is valid for multiple entries over 2 years. Stays are permitted for up to 6 months per visit. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Declare goods over GBP 390 in value. UK duty-free allowances apply on goods from outside the UK.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

Facts

JFK–EMA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Nottingham, Leicestershire route.
Route details
Distance3,380 mi / 5,439 km
Flight time5h 31m to 5h 38m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: EMA
Full nameEast Midlands Airport
IATA / ICAOEMA / EGNX
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation306 ft / 93 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to EMA flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to East Midlands Airport take approximately 5h 31m to 5h 38m. The route covers 3,380 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: El Al.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from JFK to EMA. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KEF, CVG, OPO, GVA, BUD, MIA, PRG, KRK, ANU, UVF, LCA, NAP, BER, GYD, BCN, EDI, SSH, DUB, LAX, NGO and AUH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nottingham, Leicestershire is 5 hours ahead of New York.
Yes, return flights from EMA to JFK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from JFK to EMA

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) are connected by nonstop service from El Al. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

JFK to EMA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to EMA ranges from 5 hours 31 minutes to 5 hours 38 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,380 miles (5,439 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via KEF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.