Flights to Columbus
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Columbus is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,114-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK, 17 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Glenn Columbus International Airport | CMH | 10 km (6 mi) | 10,114 ft | 815 ft |
| Rickenbacker International Airport (regional) | LCK | 17 km (11 mi) | 12,103 ft | 744 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,114 ft, CMH can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 815 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Columbus
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus to New York City | United States | 766 km (476 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Columbus to Toronto | Canada | 512 km (318 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Columbus to Brooklyn | United States | 771 km (479 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Columbus to Chicago | United States | 444 km (276 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Columbus to Queens | United States | 781 km (485 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Columbus to Montréal | Canada | 984 km (612 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Columbus to Philadelphia | United States | 668 km (415 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Columbus to Manhattan | United States | 770 km (479 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Columbus to The Bronx | United States | 779 km (484 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Columbus to Dallas | United States | 1,469 km (913 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Columbus to Ottawa | Canada | 850 km (528 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Columbus to Jacksonville | United States | 1,078 km (670 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Columbus to Charlotte | United States | 560 km (348 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Columbus to Indianapolis | United States | 270 km (168 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Columbus to Mississauga | Canada | 488 km (303 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Columbus to Washington | United States | 526 km (327 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Columbus to Nashville | United States | 536 km (333 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Columbus to Oklahoma City | United States | 1,369 km (851 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Columbus to Brampton | Canada | 493 km (306 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Columbus to Boston | United States | 1,033 km (642 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Columbus to Detroit | United States | 264 km (164 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Columbus to Memphis | United States | 820 km (509 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Columbus to Shanghai | China | 11,708 km (7,275 mi) | about 15 h 46 min |
| Columbus to Chongqing | China | 12,222 km (7,594 mi) | about 16 h 25 min |
| Columbus to Chengdu | China | 12,128 km (7,536 mi) | about 16 h 18 min |
| Columbus to Beijing | China | 10,919 km (6,785 mi) | about 14 h 45 min |
| Columbus to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,690 km (5,400 mi) | about 11 h 53 min |
| Columbus to Tianjin | China | 10,983 km (6,825 mi) | about 14 h 50 min |
| Columbus to Wuhan | China | 11,971 km (7,438 mi) | about 16 h 6 min |
| Columbus to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,727 km (7,287 mi) | about 15 h 47 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 Columbus?
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is the closest large airport at 10 km (6 mi). The others, LCK, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is CMH from Columbus city centre?
10 km (6 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Columbus 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.