New York City, the largest city in the United States, is known for its economic influence and is often compared to London. The route between the two cities is the busiest across the Atlantic, with nonstop flights to every inhabited continent. The majority of these long-haul flights land at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

JFK, the newest of the three major New York airports, serves as the primary international airport. Newark Liberty, located in New Jersey, is dominated by United Airlines and is inconvenient for those traveling to Manhattan. LaGuardia only handles domestic and preclearance flights, leaving JFK with the bulk of New York’s long-haul services. According to aviation analytics company Cirium, these are JFK’s six longest routes in 2025.

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, is connected to New York with 474 nonstop flights each way in 2025. The two cities are 6,785 NM (12,566 km) apart, with flights scheduled to take up to 17 hours and 20 minutes. EVA Air, a member of the Star Alliance, is the dominant airline on this route with daily flights on the Boeing 777-300ER. The aircraft features 39 Royal Laurel reverse herringbone seats, 56 premium economy seats, and 238 economy seats. China Airlines, a member of the SkyTeam alliance, also offers service on this route with a 777-300ER featuring 40 business class seats, 62 premium economy seats, and 256 economy seats.

New York to the Pearl River Delta
The Pearl River Delta, located in South China, is one of the most urbanized and developed regions in the world. With a population of over 86 million and a GDP similar to Canada’s, there is high demand for flights to and from New York. China Southern operates the fifth-longest route from JFK to Guangzhou, China, with flights operating once a week on the Boeing 777-300ER. The flight covers 6,953 NM (12,878 km) and takes 16 hours and 20 minutes. The aircraft has 361 total seats, including 28 business class seats, 28 premium economy seats, and 305 economy seats.

Cathay Pacific Aircraft
The fourth-longest route from JFK is to Hong Kong International Airport, with flights operated by Cathay Pacific. The route covers 7,014 NM (12,990 km) and flights are scheduled to take up to 16 hours and 25 minutes. Cathay Pacific offers up to three flights per day on this route, utilizing a mix of aircraft including the Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-1000, and A350-900. These aircraft feature a range of seating options including 28 business class seats, 34 premium economy seats, and 201 economy seats on the 777-300ER.

JFK to the Philippines