New York City to Tuscaloosa flights
Tuscaloosa lies 1,463 km (909 mi) south-west of New York City, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 38 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.
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| New York City | Tuscaloosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 8.8 million | 111,338 |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) | 69 m (226 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | LGA, 13 km out | BHM, 86 km out |
Clocks in Tuscaloosa are 1 h behind New York City right now, so a 2 h 38 min journey lands only 1 h 38 min later by the destination clock.
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 Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), 86 km (53 mi) from the centre, whose 12,007-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport | BHM | 86 km (53 mi) | 12,007 ft | 650 ft |
| Golden Triangle Regional Airport (regional) | GTR | 99 km (62 mi) | 8,003 ft | 264 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tuscaloosa from New York City?
1,463 km (909 mi) in a straight line, south-west of New York City.
How long does it take to get from New York City to Tuscaloosa by air?
About 2 h 38 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 Tuscaloosa?
Tuscaloosa is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Which airports are used for New York City to Tuscaloosa flights?
Typically LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM); Tuscaloosa also has GTR.
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.