Flights to Manhattan
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Manhattan is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,002 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, 20 km), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, 22 km), Teterboro Airport (TEB, 11 km), Westchester County Airport (HPN, 38 km), Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP, 73 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaGuardia Airport | LGA | 8 km (5 mi) | 7,002 ft | 21 ft |
| Newark Liberty International Airport | EWR | 20 km (12 mi) | 11,000 ft | 18 ft |
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | JFK | 22 km (14 mi) | 14,511 ft | 13 ft |
| Teterboro Airport (regional) | TEB | 11 km (7 mi) | 6,997 ft | 9 ft |
| Westchester County Airport (regional) | HPN | 38 km (24 mi) | 6,549 ft | 439 ft |
| Long Island MacArthur Airport (regional) | ISP | 73 km (45 mi) | 7,006 ft | 99 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 7,002 ft, LGA handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 21 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Manhattan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan to Toronto | Canada | 553 km (343 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Manhattan to Chicago | United States | 1,148 km (713 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Manhattan to Montréal | Canada | 526 km (327 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Manhattan to Ottawa | Canada | 533 km (331 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Manhattan to Jacksonville | United States | 1,353 km (841 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Manhattan to Columbus | United States | 770 km (479 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Manhattan to Charlotte | United States | 862 km (536 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Manhattan to Indianapolis | United States | 1,040 km (646 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Manhattan to Mississauga | Canada | 562 km (349 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Manhattan to Washington | United States | 336 km (209 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Manhattan to Nashville | United States | 1,227 km (762 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Manhattan to Brampton | Canada | 576 km (358 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Manhattan to Boston | United States | 299 km (185 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Manhattan to Louisville | United States | 1,049 km (652 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Manhattan to Baltimore | United States | 280 km (174 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Manhattan to Hamilton | Canada | 558 km (347 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Manhattan to Milwaukee | United States | 1,179 km (733 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Manhattan to Québec | Canada | 706 km (438 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Manhattan to Atlanta | United States | 1,208 km (750 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Manhattan to Raleigh | United States | 690 km (429 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Manhattan to Halifax | Canada | 950 km (590 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Manhattan to Shanghai | China | 11,853 km (7,365 mi) | about 15 h 57 min |
| Manhattan to Chongqing | China | 12,193 km (7,576 mi) | about 16 h 23 min |
| Manhattan to Chengdu | China | 12,068 km (7,498 mi) | about 16 h 13 min |
| Manhattan to Beijing | China | 10,982 km (6,824 mi) | about 14 h 50 min |
| Manhattan to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,060 km (5,008 mi) | about 11 h 5 min |
| Manhattan to Tianjin | China | 11,056 km (6,870 mi) | about 14 h 55 min |
| Manhattan to Wuhan | China | 12,034 km (7,478 mi) | about 16 h 11 min |
| Manhattan to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,337 km (7,045 mi) | about 15 h 17 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 Manhattan?
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is the closest large airport at 8 km (5 mi). The others, EWR, JFK, TEB, HPN, ISP, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is LGA from Manhattan city centre?
8 km (5 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
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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.