Flights to Knoxville
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Knoxville is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McGhee Tyson Airport | TYS | 18 km (11 mi) | 10,000 ft | 981 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,000 ft, TYS can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 981 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Knoxville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville to New York City | United States | 1,013 km (629 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Knoxville to Toronto | Canada | 943 km (586 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Knoxville to Brooklyn | United States | 1,013 km (630 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Knoxville to Chicago | United States | 730 km (454 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Knoxville to Queens | United States | 1,023 km (636 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Knoxville to Houston | United States | 1,270 km (789 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Knoxville to Havana | Cuba | 1,434 km (891 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Knoxville to Montréal | Canada | 1,371 km (852 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Knoxville to Philadelphia | United States | 886 km (551 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Knoxville to Manhattan | United States | 1,019 km (633 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Knoxville to The Bronx | United States | 1,030 km (640 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Knoxville to Dallas | United States | 1,233 km (766 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Knoxville to Ottawa | Canada | 1,257 km (781 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Knoxville to Jacksonville | United States | 660 km (410 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Knoxville to Fort Worth | United States | 1,281 km (796 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Knoxville to Austin | United States | 1,433 km (890 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Knoxville to Columbus | United States | 452 km (281 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Knoxville to Charlotte | United States | 290 km (180 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Knoxville to Indianapolis | United States | 467 km (290 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Knoxville to Mississauga | Canada | 922 km (573 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Knoxville to Washington | United States | 690 km (429 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Knoxville to Nashville | United States | 258 km (161 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Knoxville to Shanghai | China | 12,089 km (7,512 mi) | about 16 h 15 min |
| Knoxville to Chongqing | China | 12,648 km (7,859 mi) | about 16 h 58 min |
| Knoxville to Chengdu | China | 12,560 km (7,804 mi) | about 16 h 51 min |
| Knoxville to Beijing | China | 11,326 km (7,038 mi) | about 15 h 16 min |
| Knoxville to Guangzhou | China | 13,202 km (8,204 mi) | about 17 h 41 min |
| Knoxville to Shenzhen | China | 13,240 km (8,227 mi) | about 17 h 43 min |
| Knoxville to Istanbul | Turkey | 9,061 km (5,630 mi) | about 12 h 22 min |
| Knoxville to Tianjin | China | 11,388 km (7,076 mi) | about 15 h 21 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 Knoxville?
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is the closest large airport at 18 km (11 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is TYS from Knoxville city centre?
18 km (11 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Knoxville 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.