Manhattan to Syracuse flights
Syracuse lies 310 km (192 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 9 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 | Syracuse | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.5 million | 144,142 |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 129 m (423 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | LGA, 8 km out | SYR, 8 km out |
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 Syracuse
Syracuse is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,013 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH, 67 km), Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field (BGM, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse Hancock International Airport | SYR | 8 km (5 mi) | 9,013 ft | 421 ft |
| Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (regional) | ITH | 67 km (42 mi) | 6,977 ft | 1,099 ft |
| Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field (regional) | BGM | 94 km (58 mi) | 7,305 ft | 1,636 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Syracuse from Manhattan?
310 km (192 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Manhattan.
How long does it take to get from Manhattan to Syracuse by air?
About 1 h 9 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 Syracuse?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Which airports are used for Manhattan to Syracuse flights?
Typically LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR); Syracuse also has ITH, BGM.
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.