A usual flight between New York City, NY to Puerto Rico would take about 3 hours and 43 minutes. This flight time assumes an average speed for a commercial airplane of 500 mph; your precise time may vary depending on wind speeds.
The calculation of flight time is based on the straight line flight distance from New York, NY to Puerto Rico, which is about 1,610 miles or 2 592 kilometers.
Puerto Rico is a US commonwealth, where the dollar and a sophisticated American infrastructure hold sway. Yet the island's culture is fundamentally Hispanic, with Spanish the first language, and the criollo food a blend of Spanish and African cuisines.
Here's a Puerto Rico travel guide featured at The Telegraph.
Tip! Learn these 6 Things You Should Know Before Visiting Puerto Rico at HuffPost.