Columbus to Cleveland flights
Cleveland lies 203 km (126 mi) north-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 1 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.
| Columbus | Cleveland | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 913,175 | 365,379 |
| Elevation | 242 m (794 ft) | 204 m (669 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | CMH, 10 km out | CLE, 16 km out |
| Postal codes | 43085–43291 | 44101–44199 |
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 Cleveland
Cleveland is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,953 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK, 68 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Hopkins International Airport | CLE | 16 km (10 mi) | 9,953 ft | 791 ft |
| Akron Canton Regional Airport (regional) | CAK | 68 km (42 mi) | 8,204 ft | 1,228 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Cleveland from Columbus?
203 km (126 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Columbus.
How long does it take to get from Columbus to Cleveland by air?
About 1 h 1 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 Cleveland?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Which airports are used for Columbus to Cleveland flights?
Typically John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE); Cleveland also has CAK.
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 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.