Columbus to Roanoke flights
Roanoke lies 400 km (249 mi) south-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 16 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 | Roanoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 913,175 | 100,011 |
| Elevation | 242 m (794 ft) | 296 m (971 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | CMH, 10 km out | ROA, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | 43085–43291 | 24001–24050 |
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 Roanoke
Roanoke is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,800 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field (LYH, 66 km), Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB, 77 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (regional) | ROA | 7 km (4 mi) | 6,800 ft | 1,175 ft |
| Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field (regional) | LYH | 66 km (41 mi) | 7,100 ft | 938 ft |
| Greenbrier Valley Airport (regional) | LWB | 77 km (48 mi) | 7,003 ft | 2,302 ft |
Book a flight to Roanoke
Our airline partner is activating live fares for this site; the search below opens the moment that is done. Hotels can be booked now.
Flights are sold here by AirOrSeaTravel through our booking partner, Nuitée, which takes the payment; the ticket is issued by the airline. How this works.
Staying in Roanoke
Live rooms and prices for Roanoke are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Roanoke
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Roanoke from Columbus?
400 km (249 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Columbus.
How long does it take to get from Columbus to Roanoke by air?
About 1 h 16 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 Roanoke?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Which airports are used for Columbus to Roanoke flights?
Typically John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA); Roanoke also has LYH, LWB.
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.