Washington to Queens flights
Queens lies 338 km (210 mi) north-east of Washington, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 11 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.
| Washington | Queens | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 689,545 | 2.3 million |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | DCA, 5 km out | JFK, 7 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Washington
Washington is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,169 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD, 37 km), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI, 45 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | JFK | 7 km (4 mi) | 14,511 ft | 13 ft |
| LaGuardia Airport | LGA | 11 km (7 mi) | 7,002 ft | 21 ft |
| Newark Liberty International Airport | EWR | 28 km (17 mi) | 11,000 ft | 18 ft |
| Teterboro Airport (regional) | TEB | 27 km (17 mi) | 6,997 ft | 9 ft |
| Westchester County Airport (regional) | HPN | 44 km (27 mi) | 6,549 ft | 439 ft |
| Long Island MacArthur Airport (regional) | ISP | 63 km (39 mi) | 7,006 ft | 99 ft |
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Staying in Queens
Our booking partner lists 83 places to stay in Queens. Of the 78 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (48). Across 74 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 124,585 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Queens from Washington?
338 km (210 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Washington.
How long does it take to get from Washington to Queens by air?
About 1 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Washington and Queens?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Which airports are used for Washington to Queens flights?
Typically Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK); Queens also has LGA, EWR, TEB, HPN, ISP.
Where can I stay in Queens?
Our booking partner lists 83 places to stay in Queens, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.