The Bronx to Buffalo flights
Buffalo lies 473 km (294 mi) north-west of The Bronx, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 21 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.
| The Bronx | Buffalo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.4 million | 258,071 |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) | 191 m (627 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | LGA, 8 km out | BUF, 13 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving The Bronx
The Bronx 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 John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, 25 km), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, 31 km), Teterboro Airport (TEB, 16 km), Westchester County Airport (HPN, 28 km), Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP, 65 km).
Arriving in Buffalo
Buffalo is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,829 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM, 91 km), Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG, 25 km), Niagara District Airport (YCM, 41 km), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Niagara International Airport | BUF | 13 km (8 mi) | 8,829 ft | 728 ft |
| John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | YHM | 91 km (57 mi) | 10,006 ft | 780 ft |
| Niagara Falls International Airport (regional) | IAG | 25 km (16 mi) | 9,826 ft | 589 ft |
| Niagara District Airport (regional) | YCM | 41 km (25 mi) | 5,000 ft | 321 ft |
| Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (regional) | YTZ | 92 km (57 mi) | 3,988 ft | 252 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Buffalo from The Bronx?
473 km (294 mi) in a straight line, north-west of The Bronx.
How long does it take to get from The Bronx to Buffalo by air?
About 1 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between The Bronx and Buffalo?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Which airports are used for The Bronx to Buffalo flights?
Typically LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF); Buffalo also has YHM, IAG, YCM, YTZ.
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.