Flights to Independence
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Independence is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kansas City International Airport (MCI), 35 km (22 mi) from the centre, whose 10,801-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City International Airport | MCI | 35 km (22 mi) | 10,801 ft | 1,026 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,801 ft, MCI can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 1,026 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Independence
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence to Toronto | Canada | 1,351 km (840 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Independence to Chicago | United States | 649 km (403 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Independence to Houston | United States | 1,041 km (647 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Independence to San Antonio | United States | 1,138 km (707 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Independence to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 1,363 km (847 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Independence to Dallas | United States | 734 km (456 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Independence to Fort Worth | United States | 755 km (469 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Independence to Austin | United States | 1,027 km (638 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Independence to Columbus | United States | 983 km (611 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Independence to Charlotte | United States | 1,276 km (793 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Independence to Indianapolis | United States | 713 km (443 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Independence to Winnipeg | Canada | 1,219 km (758 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Independence to Denver | United States | 910 km (566 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Independence to Mississauga | Canada | 1,327 km (825 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Independence to Washington | United States | 1,500 km (932 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Independence to Nashville | United States | 746 km (464 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Independence to Oklahoma City | United States | 487 km (303 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Independence to El Paso | United States | 1,362 km (846 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Independence to Brampton | Canada | 1,322 km (822 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Independence to Detroit | United States | 1,023 km (636 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Independence to Memphis | United States | 585 km (363 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Independence to Louisville | United States | 757 km (470 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Independence to Shanghai | China | 11,362 km (7,060 mi) | about 15 h 19 min |
| Independence to Chongqing | China | 12,078 km (7,505 mi) | about 16 h 14 min |
| Independence to Chengdu | China | 12,026 km (7,473 mi) | about 16 h 10 min |
| Independence to Beijing | China | 10,689 km (6,642 mi) | about 14 h 27 min |
| Independence to Istanbul | Turkey | 9,422 km (5,855 mi) | about 12 h 50 min |
| Independence to Tianjin | China | 10,740 km (6,674 mi) | about 14 h 31 min |
| Independence to Wuhan | China | 11,719 km (7,282 mi) | about 15 h 46 min |
| Independence to Lahore | Pakistan | 12,074 km (7,502 mi) | about 16 h 14 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Independence?
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is the closest large airport at 35 km (22 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is MCI from Independence city centre?
35 km (22 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Independence on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.