Queens to Cary flights
Cary lies 694 km (431 mi) south-west of Queens, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 38 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.
| Queens | Cary | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.3 million | 159,769 |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) | 152 m (499 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | JFK, 7 km out | RDU, 10 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Queens
Queens is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 14,511-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 11 km), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, 28 km), Teterboro Airport (TEB, 27 km), Westchester County Airport (HPN, 44 km), Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP, 63 km).
Arriving in Cary
Cary is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Durham International Airport | RDU | 10 km (6 mi) | 10,000 ft | 435 ft |
| Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (regional) | FAY | 89 km (55 mi) | 7,709 ft | 189 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Cary from Queens?
694 km (431 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Queens.
How long does it take to get from Queens to Cary by air?
About 1 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Queens and Cary?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Which airports are used for Queens to Cary flights?
Typically John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU); Cary also has FAY.
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.