Brooklyn to Cambridge flights
Cambridge lies 305 km (189 mi) north-east 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 8 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 | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 110,402 |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | JFK, 14 km out | BOS, 8 km out |
| Postal codes | 11201–11256 | 02138–02238 |
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 Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 10,083-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD, 77 km), Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED, 18 km), Worcester Regional Airport (ORH, 64 km), Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT, 68 km), New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB, 79 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Logan International Airport | BOS | 8 km (5 mi) | 10,083 ft | 20 ft |
| Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport | PVD | 77 km (48 mi) | 8,700 ft | 55 ft |
| Laurence G Hanscom Field (regional) | BED | 18 km (11 mi) | 7,011 ft | 133 ft |
| Worcester Regional Airport (regional) | ORH | 64 km (40 mi) | 7,001 ft | 1,009 ft |
| Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (regional) | MHT | 68 km (42 mi) | 9,250 ft | 266 ft |
| New Bedford Regional Airport (regional) | EWB | 79 km (49 mi) | 5,400 ft | 80 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Cambridge from Brooklyn?
305 km (189 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Brooklyn.
How long does it take to get from Brooklyn to Cambridge by air?
About 1 h 8 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 America/New_York at the moment.
Which airports are used for Brooklyn to Cambridge flights?
Typically John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS); Cambridge also has PVD, BED, ORH, MHT, EWB.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.