Flights to Memphis
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Memphis is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 11,120-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR, 93 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick W. Smith International Airport | MEM | 13 km (8 mi) | 11,120 ft | 341 ft |
| Jonesboro Municipal Airport (regional) | JBR | 93 km (58 mi) | 6,200 ft | 262 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,120 ft, MEM can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 341 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Memphis
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis to Toronto | Canada | 1,318 km (819 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Memphis to Chicago | United States | 774 km (481 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Memphis to Houston | United States | 779 km (484 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Memphis to Philadelphia | United States | 1,414 km (879 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Memphis to San Antonio | United States | 1,017 km (632 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Memphis to Dallas | United States | 676 km (420 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Memphis to Monterrey | Mexico | 1,439 km (894 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Memphis to Jacksonville | United States | 950 km (590 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Memphis to Fort Worth | United States | 723 km (449 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Memphis to Austin | United States | 901 km (560 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Memphis to Columbus | United States | 820 km (509 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Memphis to Charlotte | United States | 836 km (520 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Memphis to Indianapolis | United States | 618 km (384 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Memphis to Denver | United States | 1,412 km (877 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Memphis to Mississauga | Canada | 1,293 km (803 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Memphis to Washington | United States | 1,227 km (762 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Memphis to Nashville | United States | 316 km (196 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Memphis to Oklahoma City | United States | 678 km (422 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Memphis to Guadalupe | Mexico | 1,436 km (892 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Memphis to Brampton | Canada | 1,294 km (804 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Memphis to Detroit | United States | 1,003 km (623 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Memphis to Louisville | United States | 515 km (320 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Memphis to Shanghai | China | 11,934 km (7,415 mi) | about 16 h 3 min |
| Memphis to Chongqing | China | 12,612 km (7,837 mi) | about 16 h 55 min |
| Memphis to Chengdu | China | 12,549 km (7,798 mi) | about 16 h 50 min |
| Memphis to Beijing | China | 11,240 km (6,984 mi) | about 15 h 10 min |
| Memphis to Guangzhou | China | 13,086 km (8,131 mi) | about 17 h 32 min |
| Memphis to Shenzhen | China | 13,114 km (8,149 mi) | about 17 h 34 min |
| Memphis to Istanbul | Turkey | 9,506 km (5,906 mi) | about 12 h 56 min |
| Memphis to Tianjin | China | 11,294 km (7,017 mi) | about 15 h 14 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 Memphis?
Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) is the closest large airport at 13 km (8 mi). The others, JBR, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is MEM from Memphis city centre?
13 km (8 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Memphis 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.