Flights to Birmingham
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Birmingham is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 12,007-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport | BHM | 7 km (4 mi) | 12,007 ft | 650 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,007 ft, BHM can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 650 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Birmingham
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham to New York City | United States | 1,386 km (861 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Birmingham to Toronto | Canada | 1,301 km (809 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Birmingham to Brooklyn | United States | 1,386 km (861 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Birmingham to Chicago | United States | 929 km (577 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Birmingham to Queens | United States | 1,396 km (868 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Birmingham to Houston | United States | 911 km (566 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Birmingham to Havana | Cuba | 1,233 km (766 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Birmingham to Philadelphia | United States | 1,258 km (782 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Birmingham to San Antonio | United States | 1,198 km (744 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Birmingham to Manhattan | United States | 1,393 km (865 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Birmingham to The Bronx | United States | 1,404 km (872 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Birmingham to Dallas | United States | 935 km (581 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Birmingham to Mérida | Mexico | 1,423 km (884 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Birmingham to Jacksonville | United States | 601 km (374 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Birmingham to Fort Worth | United States | 983 km (611 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Birmingham to Austin | United States | 1,094 km (680 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Birmingham to Columbus | United States | 792 km (492 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Birmingham to Charlotte | United States | 579 km (360 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Birmingham to Cancún | Mexico | 1,373 km (853 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Birmingham to Indianapolis | United States | 697 km (433 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Birmingham to Mississauga | Canada | 1,278 km (794 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Birmingham to Washington | United States | 1,060 km (658 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Birmingham to Shanghai | China | 12,229 km (7,599 mi) | about 16 h 26 min |
| Birmingham to Chongqing | China | 12,861 km (7,992 mi) | about 17 h 14 min |
| Birmingham to Chengdu | China | 12,787 km (7,946 mi) | about 17 h 9 min |
| Birmingham to Beijing | China | 11,509 km (7,151 mi) | about 15 h 30 min |
| Birmingham to Guangzhou | China | 13,369 km (8,307 mi) | about 17 h 53 min |
| Birmingham to Shenzhen | China | 13,400 km (8,327 mi) | about 17 h 56 min |
| Birmingham to Istanbul | Turkey | 9,439 km (5,865 mi) | about 12 h 51 min |
| Birmingham to Tianjin | China | 11,566 km (7,187 mi) | about 15 h 35 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Birmingham?
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is the closest large airport at 7 km (4 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is BHM from Birmingham city centre?
7 km (4 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Birmingham on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.