East Chattanooga to Austin flights
Austin lies 1,284 km (798 mi) west of East Chattanooga, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 24 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.
| East Chattanooga | Austin | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 154,024 | 974,447 |
| Elevation | 208 m (682 ft) | 165 m (541 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | CHA, 5 km out | AUS, 11 km out |
Clocks in Austin are 1 h behind East Chattanooga right now, so a 2 h 24 min journey lands only 1 h 24 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving East Chattanooga
East Chattanooga is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,400 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Austin
Austin is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 12,250-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield (GRK, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Bergstrom International Airport | AUS | 11 km (7 mi) | 12,250 ft | 542 ft |
| Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield (regional) | GRK | 89 km (55 mi) | 9,997 ft | 1,015 ft |
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Staying in Austin
Our booking partner lists 1,276+ places to stay in Austin (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 713 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (328), and 9 are five-star. Across 248 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 142,527 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Austin from East Chattanooga?
1,284 km (798 mi) in a straight line, west of East Chattanooga.
How long does it take to get from East Chattanooga to Austin by air?
About 2 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between East Chattanooga and Austin?
Austin is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Which airports are used for East Chattanooga to Austin flights?
Typically Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) to Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS); Austin also has GRK.
Where can I stay in Austin?
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Where these facts come from
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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.