Washington to Syracuse flights
Syracuse lies 468 km (291 mi) north 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 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.
| Washington | Syracuse | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 689,545 | 144,142 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 129 m (423 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | DCA, 5 km out | SYR, 8 km out |
| Postal codes | 20001–56972 | 13201–13290 |
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 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 Washington?
468 km (291 mi) in a straight line, north of Washington.
How long does it take to get from Washington to Syracuse 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 Washington and Syracuse?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Which airports are used for Washington to Syracuse flights?
Typically Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR); Syracuse also has ITH, BGM.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.