Flights to Columbia
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Columbia is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,601 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Metropolitan Airport (regional) | CAE | 11 km (7 mi) | 8,601 ft | 236 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,601 ft, CAE handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 236 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Columbia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia to New York City | United States | 970 km (603 mi) | about 2 h |
| Columbia to Toronto | Canada | 1,088 km (676 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Columbia to Brooklyn | United States | 968 km (602 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Columbia to Chicago | United States | 1,047 km (651 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Columbia to Queens | United States | 977 km (607 mi) | about 2 h |
| Columbia to Houston | United States | 1,431 km (889 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Columbia to Havana | Cuba | 1,216 km (755 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Columbia to Montréal | Canada | 1,428 km (887 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Columbia to Philadelphia | United States | 842 km (523 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Columbia to Manhattan | United States | 978 km (608 mi) | about 2 h |
| Columbia to The Bronx | United States | 990 km (615 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Columbia to Dallas | United States | 1,469 km (913 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Columbia to Ottawa | Canada | 1,348 km (837 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Columbia to Jacksonville | United States | 412 km (256 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Columbia to Columbus | United States | 685 km (426 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Columbia to Indianapolis | United States | 786 km (489 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Columbia to Mississauga | Canada | 1,072 km (666 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Columbia to Washington | United States | 651 km (405 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Columbia to Nashville | United States | 576 km (358 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Columbia to Brampton | Canada | 1,082 km (672 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Columbia to Boston | United States | 1,273 km (791 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Columbia to Detroit | United States | 943 km (586 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Columbia to Shanghai | China | 12,389 km (7,698 mi) | about 16 h 38 min |
| Columbia to Chongqing | China | 12,903 km (8,017 mi) | about 17 h 18 min |
| Columbia to Chengdu | China | 12,805 km (7,956 mi) | about 17 h 10 min |
| Columbia to Beijing | China | 11,604 km (7,210 mi) | about 15 h 38 min |
| Columbia to Guangzhou | China | 13,487 km (8,380 mi) | about 18 h 2 min |
| Columbia to Shenzhen | China | 13,528 km (8,406 mi) | about 18 h 6 min |
| Columbia to Istanbul | Turkey | 9,028 km (5,610 mi) | about 12 h 19 min |
| Columbia to Tianjin | China | 11,669 km (7,251 mi) | about 15 h 43 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 Columbia?
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is the closest large airport at 11 km (7 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is CAE from Columbia city centre?
11 km (7 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Columbia 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.