Manhattan to Kingston flights
Kingston lies 435 km (270 mi) north-west of Manhattan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 18 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.
| Manhattan | Kingston | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 1.5 million | 132,485 |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Nearest large airport | LGA, 8 km out | ART, 45 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Kingston
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Manhattan
Manhattan is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,002 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, 20 km), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, 22 km), Teterboro Airport (TEB, 11 km), Westchester County Airport (HPN, 38 km), Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP, 73 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown International Airport (regional) | ART | 45 km (28 mi) | 7,001 ft | 325 ft |
| Ogdensburg International Airport (regional) | OGS | 95 km (59 mi) | 6,400 ft | 297 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kingston from Manhattan?
435 km (270 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Manhattan.
How long does it take to get from Manhattan to Kingston by air?
About 1 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Manhattan and Kingston?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Manhattan to Kingston flights?
Typically LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Watertown International Airport (ART); Kingston also has OGS.
What currency do I need in Kingston?
The Dollar (CAD).
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.