Columbus to Lafayette flights
Lafayette lies 1,357 km (843 mi) south-west of Columbus, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 29 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 | Lafayette | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 913,175 | 121,374 |
| Elevation | 242 m (794 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | CMH, 10 km out | LFT, 4 km out |
| Postal codes | 43085–43291 | 70501–70598 |
Clocks in Lafayette are 1 h behind Columbus right now, so a 2 h 29 min journey lands only 1 h 29 min later by the destination clock.
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 Lafayette
Lafayette is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Regional Airport (regional) | LFT | 4 km (2 mi) | 8,000 ft | 42 ft |
| Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (regional) | BTR | 90 km (56 mi) | 7,500 ft | 70 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Lafayette from Columbus?
1,357 km (843 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Columbus.
How long does it take to get from Columbus to Lafayette by air?
About 2 h 29 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 Lafayette?
Lafayette is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Which airports are used for Columbus to Lafayette flights?
Typically John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT); Lafayette also has BTR.
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.