Brooklyn to Cambridge flights
Cambridge lies 606 km (376 mi) north-west of Brooklyn, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 32 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.
| Brooklyn | Cambridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 2.7 million | 129,920 |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) | 272 m (892 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Nearest large airport | JFK, 14 km out | YHM, 37 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Cambridge
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Brooklyn
Brooklyn is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 14,511-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 16 km), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, 19 km), Teterboro Airport (TEB, 24 km), Westchester County Airport (HPN, 51 km), Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP, 73 km).
Arriving in Cambridge
Cambridge is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM), 37 km (23 mi) from the centre, whose 10,006-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ, 65 km), Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF, 12 km), London International Airport (YXU, 77 km), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 80 km), Niagara District Airport (YCM, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | YHM | 37 km (23 mi) | 10,006 ft | 780 ft |
| Toronto Pearson International Airport | YYZ | 65 km (40 mi) | 11,120 ft | 569 ft |
| Region of Waterloo International Airport (regional) | YKF | 12 km (7 mi) | 7,003 ft | 1,054 ft |
| London International Airport (regional) | YXU | 77 km (48 mi) | 8,800 ft | 912 ft |
| Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (regional) | YTZ | 80 km (50 mi) | 3,988 ft | 252 ft |
| Niagara District Airport (regional) | YCM | 94 km (58 mi) | 5,000 ft | 321 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Cambridge from Brooklyn?
606 km (376 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Brooklyn.
How long does it take to get from Brooklyn to Cambridge by air?
About 1 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brooklyn and Cambridge?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Brooklyn to Cambridge flights?
Typically John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM); Cambridge also has YYZ, YKF, YXU, YTZ, YCM.
What currency do I need in Cambridge?
The Dollar (CAD).
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.