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

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New York to Nottingham, Leicestershire
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 3,380 mi 5h 43m nonstop +5h ahead

JFK–EMA had nonstop service from El Al, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 3,380 miles in 5h 43m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop JFK–EMA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LY El Al 0 71%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to EMA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,137
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
JFK → EMA
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Return
EMA → JFK
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →

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 43m gate to gate.
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.

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.

JFK–EMA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Nottingham, Leicestershire route.
Route details
Distance3,380 mi / 5,439 km
Flight time5h 43m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: EMA
IATA / ICAOEMA / EGNX
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation306 ft / 93 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to EMA flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to East Midlands Airport take about 5h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 3,380 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from JFK to EMA: El Al. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 43m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dublin, Naples and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat.
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) had nonstop service from El Al, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

JFK to EMA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to EMA is about 5 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,380 miles (5,439 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dublin, Naples and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.