New York City to Markham flights
Markham lies 557 km (346 mi) north-west of New York City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 28 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.
| New York City | Markham | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 8.8 million | 338,503 |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) | 168 m (551 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Nearest large airport | LGA, 13 km out | YYZ, 36 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Markham
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving New York City
New York City is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 13 km (8 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, 14 km), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, 21 km), Teterboro Airport (TEB, 16 km), Westchester County Airport (HPN, 47 km), Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP, 77 km).
Arriving in Markham
Markham is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 36 km (22 mi) from the centre, whose 11,120-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM, 94 km), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 29 km), Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (YLK, 72 km), Niagara District Airport (YCM, 75 km), Peterborough Regional Airport (YPQ, 83 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Pearson International Airport | YYZ | 36 km (22 mi) | 11,120 ft | 569 ft |
| John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | YHM | 94 km (58 mi) | 10,006 ft | 780 ft |
| Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (regional) | YTZ | 29 km (18 mi) | 3,988 ft | 252 ft |
| Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (regional) | YLK | 72 km (45 mi) | 6,001 ft | 972 ft |
| Niagara District Airport (regional) | YCM | 75 km (47 mi) | 5,000 ft | 321 ft |
| Peterborough Regional Airport (regional) | YPQ | 83 km (52 mi) | 7,005 ft | 628 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Markham from New York City?
557 km (346 mi) in a straight line, north-west of New York City.
How long does it take to get from New York City to Markham by air?
About 1 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between New York City and Markham?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for New York City to Markham flights?
Typically LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ); Markham also has YHM, YTZ, YLK, YCM, YPQ.
What currency do I need in Markham?
The Dollar (CAD).
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.