Columbus to Bridgeport flights
Bridgeport lies 839 km (521 mi) east of Columbus, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 50 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.
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| Columbus | Bridgeport | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 913,175 | 147,629 |
| Elevation | 242 m (794 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | CMH, 10 km out | LGA, 73 km out |
| Postal codes | 43085–43291 | 06601–06699 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Columbus
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).
Arriving in Bridgeport
Bridgeport is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 73 km (45 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,002 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, 78 km), Bradley International Airport (BDL, 94 km), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, 99 km), Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN, 27 km), Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP, 43 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaGuardia Airport | LGA | 73 km (45 mi) | 7,002 ft | 21 ft |
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | JFK | 78 km (48 mi) | 14,511 ft | 13 ft |
| Bradley International Airport | BDL | 94 km (58 mi) | 9,510 ft | 173 ft |
| Newark Liberty International Airport | EWR | 99 km (62 mi) | 11,000 ft | 18 ft |
| Tweed New Haven Airport (regional) | HVN | 27 km (17 mi) | 5,600 ft | 12 ft |
| Long Island MacArthur Airport (regional) | ISP | 43 km (27 mi) | 7,006 ft | 99 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bridgeport from Columbus?
839 km (521 mi) in a straight line, east of Columbus.
How long does it take to get from Columbus to Bridgeport by air?
About 1 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Columbus and Bridgeport?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Which airports are used for Columbus to Bridgeport flights?
Typically John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA); Bridgeport also has JFK, BDL, EWR, HVN, ISP.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.