Jacksonville to Columbus flights
Columbus lies 395 km (245 mi) north-west of Jacksonville, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 15 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.
| Jacksonville | Columbus | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 206,922 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 75 m (246 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | JAX, 18 km out | CSG, 8 km out |
| Postal codes | 32099–32277 | 31901–31999 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Jacksonville
Jacksonville is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Northeast Florida Regional Airport (UST, 51 km), Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV, 93 km).
Arriving in Columbus
Columbus is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Columbus Airport (CSG), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,997 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Airport (regional) | CSG | 8 km (5 mi) | 6,997 ft | 397 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Columbus from Jacksonville?
395 km (245 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Jacksonville.
How long does it take to get from Jacksonville to Columbus by air?
About 1 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jacksonville and Columbus?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Which airports are used for Jacksonville to Columbus flights?
Typically Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to Columbus Airport (CSG).
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.