Flights to Chesapeake
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Chesapeake is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Norfolk International Airport (ORF), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,001 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (PHF, 40 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk International Airport | ORF | 11 km (7 mi) | 9,001 ft | 26 ft |
| Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (regional) | PHF | 40 km (25 mi) | 8,003 ft | 42 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,001 ft, ORF handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 26 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Chesapeake
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake to New York City | United States | 476 km (296 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Chesapeake to Toronto | Canada | 810 km (503 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Chesapeake to Brooklyn | United States | 471 km (293 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Chesapeake to Chicago | United States | 1,126 km (699 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Chesapeake to Queens | United States | 479 km (297 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Chesapeake to Montréal | Canada | 992 km (616 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Chesapeake to Philadelphia | United States | 362 km (225 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Chesapeake to Manhattan | United States | 484 km (301 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Chesapeake to The Bronx | United States | 494 km (307 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Chesapeake to Ottawa | Canada | 957 km (594 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Chesapeake to Jacksonville | United States | 876 km (545 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Chesapeake to Columbus | United States | 682 km (424 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Chesapeake to Charlotte | United States | 447 km (278 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Chesapeake to Indianapolis | United States | 922 km (573 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Chesapeake to Mississauga | Canada | 805 km (500 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Chesapeake to Washington | United States | 240 km (149 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| Chesapeake to Nashville | United States | 942 km (585 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Chesapeake to Brampton | Canada | 819 km (509 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Chesapeake to Boston | United States | 761 km (473 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Chesapeake to Detroit | United States | 844 km (524 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Chesapeake to Memphis | United States | 1,252 km (778 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Chesapeake to Louisville | United States | 851 km (529 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Chesapeake to Shanghai | China | 12,227 km (7,598 mi) | about 16 h 26 min |
| Chesapeake to Chongqing | China | 12,628 km (7,847 mi) | about 16 h 56 min |
| Chesapeake to Chengdu | China | 12,511 km (7,774 mi) | about 16 h 47 min |
| Chesapeake to Beijing | China | 11,386 km (7,075 mi) | about 15 h 21 min |
| Chesapeake to Guangzhou | China | 13,276 km (8,249 mi) | about 17 h 46 min |
| Chesapeake to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,498 km (5,281 mi) | about 11 h 39 min |
| Chesapeake to Tianjin | China | 11,457 km (7,119 mi) | about 15 h 26 min |
| Chesapeake to Wuhan | China | 12,440 km (7,730 mi) | about 16 h 42 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 Chesapeake?
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) is the closest large airport at 11 km (7 mi). The others, PHF, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is ORF from Chesapeake city centre?
11 km (7 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Chesapeake 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.