Flights to Indianapolis
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Indianapolis is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Indianapolis International Airport (IND), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 11,200-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Purdue University Airport (LAF, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis International Airport | IND | 13 km (8 mi) | 11,200 ft | 797 ft |
| Purdue University Airport (regional) | LAF | 98 km (61 mi) | 6,600 ft | 606 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,200 ft, IND can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 797 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Indianapolis
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis to New York City | United States | 1,036 km (644 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Indianapolis to Toronto | Canada | 711 km (442 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Indianapolis to Brooklyn | United States | 1,041 km (647 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Indianapolis to Chicago | United States | 263 km (164 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Indianapolis to Queens | United States | 1,050 km (653 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Indianapolis to Houston | United States | 1,393 km (865 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Indianapolis to Montréal | Canada | 1,208 km (751 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Indianapolis to Philadelphia | United States | 938 km (583 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Indianapolis to Manhattan | United States | 1,040 km (646 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Indianapolis to The Bronx | United States | 1,048 km (651 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Indianapolis to Dallas | United States | 1,229 km (764 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Indianapolis to Ottawa | Canada | 1,060 km (659 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Indianapolis to Jacksonville | United States | 1,126 km (700 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Indianapolis to Fort Worth | United States | 1,269 km (789 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Indianapolis to Austin | United States | 1,491 km (926 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Indianapolis to Columbus | United States | 270 km (168 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Indianapolis to Charlotte | United States | 689 km (428 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Indianapolis to Winnipeg | Canada | 1,417 km (880 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Indianapolis to Mississauga | Canada | 686 km (426 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Indianapolis to Washington | United States | 790 km (491 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Indianapolis to Nashville | United States | 404 km (251 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Indianapolis to Oklahoma City | United States | 1,108 km (688 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Indianapolis to Shanghai | China | 11,623 km (7,222 mi) | about 15 h 39 min |
| Indianapolis to Chongqing | China | 12,195 km (7,577 mi) | about 16 h 23 min |
| Indianapolis to Chengdu | China | 12,112 km (7,526 mi) | about 16 h 17 min |
| Indianapolis to Beijing | China | 10,865 km (6,751 mi) | about 14 h 41 min |
| Indianapolis to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,895 km (5,527 mi) | about 12 h 9 min |
| Indianapolis to Tianjin | China | 10,925 km (6,789 mi) | about 14 h 45 min |
| Indianapolis to Wuhan | China | 11,913 km (7,402 mi) | about 16 h 1 min |
| Indianapolis to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,833 km (7,353 mi) | about 15 h 55 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 Indianapolis?
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is the closest large airport at 13 km (8 mi). The others, LAF, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is IND from Indianapolis city centre?
13 km (8 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Indianapolis 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.