Hamilton to Memphis flights
Memphis lies 1,257 km (781 mi) south-west of Hamilton, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 22 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.
| Hamilton | Memphis | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 569,353 | 633,104 |
| Elevation | 95 m (312 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | YHM, 11 km out | MEM, 13 km out |
Clocks in Memphis are 1 h behind Hamilton right now, so a 2 h 22 min journey lands only 1 h 22 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Memphis
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Hamilton
Hamilton is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,006-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ, 51 km), Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF, 97 km), Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF, 49 km), Niagara District Airport (YCM, 55 km), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 56 km).
Arriving in Memphis
Memphis is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 11,120-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR, 93 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick W. Smith International Airport | MEM | 13 km (8 mi) | 11,120 ft | 341 ft |
| Jonesboro Municipal Airport (regional) | JBR | 93 km (58 mi) | 6,200 ft | 262 ft |
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Staying in Memphis
Our booking partner lists 464 places to stay in Memphis. Of the 309 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (170), and 3 are five-star. Across 153 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 89,486 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Memphis from Hamilton?
1,257 km (781 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Hamilton.
How long does it take to get from Hamilton to Memphis by air?
About 2 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hamilton and Memphis?
Memphis is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Toronto).
Which airports are used for Hamilton to Memphis flights?
Typically John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) to Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM); Memphis also has JBR.
What currency do I need in Memphis?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Memphis?
Our booking partner lists 464 places to stay in Memphis, bookable on this site.
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.