Kingston to Hamilton flights
Hamilton lies 292 km (181 mi) west of Kingston, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 7 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.
| Kingston | Hamilton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 132,485 | 569,353 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 95 m (312 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Nearest large airport | ART, 45 km out | YHM, 11 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Kingston
Kingston is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Watertown International Airport (ART), 45 km (28 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,001 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Ogdensburg International Airport (OGS, 95 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | YHM | 11 km (7 mi) | 10,006 ft | 780 ft |
| Toronto Pearson International Airport | YYZ | 51 km (32 mi) | 11,120 ft | 569 ft |
| Buffalo Niagara International Airport | BUF | 97 km (60 mi) | 8,829 ft | 728 ft |
| Region of Waterloo International Airport (regional) | YKF | 49 km (30 mi) | 7,003 ft | 1,054 ft |
| Niagara District Airport (regional) | YCM | 55 km (34 mi) | 5,000 ft | 321 ft |
| Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (regional) | YTZ | 56 km (35 mi) | 3,988 ft | 252 ft |
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Staying in Hamilton
Our booking partner lists 138 places to stay in Hamilton. Of the 72 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (42). Across 36 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 15,465 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Hamilton from Kingston?
292 km (181 mi) in a straight line, west of Kingston.
How long does it take to get from Kingston to Hamilton by air?
About 1 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kingston and Hamilton?
No, both are on America/Toronto at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kingston to Hamilton flights?
Typically Watertown International Airport (ART) to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM); Hamilton also has YYZ, BUF, YKF, YCM, YTZ.
Where can I stay in Hamilton?
Our booking partner lists 138 places to stay in Hamilton, 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.