Direct Flights from New York to Kyiv
Nonstop service from JFK to KBP on PS. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.
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Nonstop flights
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Distance
4,681 mi
Days operated
Schedule varies
About Kyiv
Kyiv, also Kiev, is the capital and most populous city of Ukraine. Located in the north-central part of the country, it straddles both banks of the Dnieper River. As of January 2022, the population of Kyiv was 2,952,301, making it the seventh-most populous city in Europe. Kyiv is an important industrial, scientific, educational, and cultural center. It is home to high-tech industries, higher education institutions, and historical landmarks.
Top things to do in Kyiv
- The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra or Kyievo-Pecherska Lavra, also known as the Kyiv Monastery of the Caves, is a historic lavra or large monastery of Eastern Christianity that gave its name to the Pecherskyi District where it is l…
- The Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv, Ukraine, is an architectural monument of Kyivan Rus'.
- The Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv is a public university in Kyiv, Ukraine.
- The Mariinskyi Palace is the official residence of the president of Ukraine. The Elizabethan baroque palace is sited on the right bank of the Dnipro River in Kyiv, Ukraine, adjoining the neo-classical building of the Ver…
- The St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery is a monastery in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, dedicated to Saint Michael the Archangel.
- House with Chimaeras or Horodetsky House is an Art Nouveau building located in the historic Lypky neighborhood of Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. Situated across the street from the President of Ukraine's office at No.
- St Andrew's Church is a historic Orthodox church in Kyiv, Ukraine. It was built between 1747 and 1754 to a design by the Italian architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli. It is a rare example of Ukrainian Baroque.
- The National Art Museum of Ukraine is a museum dedicated to Ukrainian art in Kyiv, Ukraine.
- The Golden Gate of Kyiv was the main gate in the 11th century fortifications of Kyiv, the capital of the Kievan Rus'. It was likely named in imitation of the Golden Gate of Constantinople.
- Mother Ukraine is a monumental Soviet-era statue in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. The sculpture is a part of the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War.
- St Volodymyr's Cathedral is a cathedral in the centre of Kyiv, and one of the city's major landmarks at the intersection of Ivan Franko Street, the Taras Shevchenko Boulevard, and the Botanical Square.
- The Ukrainian Institute is a public institution of Ukraine that aims to represent Ukrainian culture in the world, serve as a tool for Ukrainian cultural diplomacy and support international cooperation projects in creativ…
Attraction descriptions from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA); place data from Wikidata (CC0).
Planning a trip to Kyiv
- Best time to visit
- The best time to visit Kyiv is May–July and September, when daytime highs are a comfortable 68–78°F.
- How long to stay
- Kyiv rewards a longer visit — a full week lets you explore its many sights, from Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, Saint Sophia Cathedral, Kyiv, and Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a direct flight from New York to Kyiv?
- Yes — you can fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to Kyiv (KBP) on PS.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from New York to Kyiv?
- PS flies nonstop between New York (JFK) and Kyiv (KBP).
- How far is Kyiv from New York?
- Kyiv is about 4,681 miles from New York by air.
- What is there to do in Kyiv?
- Popular things to do include Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, Saint Sophia Cathedral, Kyiv, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Mariinskyi Palace, and more.
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