Flights to Lincoln
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Lincoln is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Eppley Airfield (OMA), 86 km (53 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,502 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Lincoln Airport (LNK, 9 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eppley Airfield | OMA | 86 km (53 mi) | 9,502 ft | 984 ft |
| Lincoln Airport (regional) | LNK | 9 km (6 mi) | 12,901 ft | 1,219 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,502 ft, OMA handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 984 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Lincoln
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln to Toronto | Canada | 1,455 km (904 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Lincoln to Chicago | United States | 762 km (473 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Lincoln to Houston | United States | 1,233 km (766 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Lincoln to San Antonio | United States | 1,276 km (793 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Lincoln to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 1,336 km (830 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Lincoln to Dallas | United States | 892 km (554 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Lincoln to Fort Worth | United States | 900 km (559 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Lincoln to Austin | United States | 1,175 km (730 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Lincoln to Columbus | United States | 1,160 km (721 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Lincoln to Indianapolis | United States | 898 km (558 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Lincoln to Winnipeg | Canada | 1,011 km (628 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Lincoln to Denver | United States | 715 km (444 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Lincoln to Mississauga | Canada | 1,432 km (890 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Lincoln to Nashville | United States | 1,002 km (622 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Lincoln to Oklahoma City | United States | 598 km (371 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Lincoln to El Paso | United States | 1,334 km (829 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Lincoln to Brampton | Canada | 1,425 km (885 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Lincoln to Detroit | United States | 1,145 km (711 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Lincoln to Memphis | United States | 855 km (531 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Lincoln to Louisville | United States | 977 km (607 mi) | about 2 h |
| Lincoln to Hamilton | Canada | 1,413 km (878 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Lincoln to Albuquerque | United States | 1,081 km (672 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Lincoln to Shanghai | China | 11,099 km (6,897 mi) | about 14 h 59 min |
| Lincoln to Chongqing | China | 11,834 km (7,353 mi) | about 15 h 55 min |
| Lincoln to Chengdu | China | 11,787 km (7,324 mi) | about 15 h 52 min |
| Lincoln to Beijing | China | 10,438 km (6,486 mi) | about 14 h 8 min |
| Lincoln to Istanbul | Turkey | 9,394 km (5,837 mi) | about 12 h 48 min |
| Lincoln to Tianjin | China | 10,487 km (6,516 mi) | about 14 h 12 min |
| Lincoln to Wuhan | China | 11,463 km (7,123 mi) | about 15 h 27 min |
| Lincoln to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,916 km (7,405 mi) | about 16 h 2 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 Lincoln?
Eppley Airfield (OMA) is the closest large airport at 86 km (53 mi). The others, LNK, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is OMA from Lincoln city centre?
86 km (53 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Lincoln 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.