Austin to Columbus flights
Columbus lies 1,235 km (767 mi) east of Austin, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 20 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Austin | Columbus | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 974,447 | 206,922 |
| Elevation | 165 m (541 ft) | 75 m (246 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | AUS, 11 km out | CSG, 8 km out |
| Postal codes | 73301–78799 | 31901–31999 |
Clocks in Columbus are 1 h ahead of Austin right now, so a 2 h 20 min journey lands 3 h 20 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Austin
Austin is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 12,250-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield (GRK, 89 km).
Arriving in Columbus
Columbus is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Columbus Airport (CSG), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,997 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Airport (regional) | CSG | 8 km (5 mi) | 6,997 ft | 397 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Columbus from Austin?
1,235 km (767 mi) in a straight line, east of Austin.
How long does it take to get from Austin to Columbus by air?
About 2 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Austin and Columbus?
Columbus is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Austin to Columbus flights?
Typically Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Columbus Airport (CSG).
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.