Flights to Norfolk
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Norfolk is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Norfolk International Airport (ORF), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,001 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (PHF, 37 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk International Airport | ORF | 9 km (6 mi) | 9,001 ft | 26 ft |
| Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (regional) | PHF | 37 km (23 mi) | 8,003 ft | 42 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,001 ft, ORF handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 26 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Norfolk
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk to New York City | United States | 473 km (294 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Norfolk to Toronto | Canada | 807 km (501 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Norfolk to Brooklyn | United States | 469 km (291 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Norfolk to Chicago | United States | 1,123 km (698 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Norfolk to Queens | United States | 476 km (296 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Norfolk to Montréal | Canada | 989 km (615 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Norfolk to Philadelphia | United States | 359 km (223 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Norfolk to Manhattan | United States | 482 km (299 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Norfolk to The Bronx | United States | 492 km (306 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Norfolk to Ottawa | Canada | 954 km (593 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Norfolk to Jacksonville | United States | 878 km (546 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Norfolk to Columbus | United States | 680 km (422 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Norfolk to Charlotte | United States | 448 km (278 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Norfolk to Indianapolis | United States | 920 km (572 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Norfolk to Mississauga | Canada | 801 km (498 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Norfolk to Washington | United States | 237 km (147 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| Norfolk to Nashville | United States | 941 km (585 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Norfolk to Brampton | Canada | 815 km (507 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Norfolk to Boston | United States | 759 km (471 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Norfolk to Detroit | United States | 841 km (522 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Norfolk to Memphis | United States | 1,251 km (778 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Norfolk to Louisville | United States | 849 km (528 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Norfolk to Shanghai | China | 12,224 km (7,596 mi) | about 16 h 25 min |
| Norfolk to Chongqing | China | 12,625 km (7,845 mi) | about 16 h 56 min |
| Norfolk to Chengdu | China | 12,508 km (7,772 mi) | about 16 h 47 min |
| Norfolk to Beijing | China | 11,383 km (7,073 mi) | about 15 h 21 min |
| Norfolk to Guangzhou | China | 13,273 km (8,247 mi) | about 17 h 46 min |
| Norfolk to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,497 km (5,280 mi) | about 11 h 39 min |
| Norfolk to Tianjin | China | 11,454 km (7,117 mi) | about 15 h 26 min |
| Norfolk to Wuhan | China | 12,437 km (7,728 mi) | about 16 h 42 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 Norfolk?
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) is the closest large airport at 9 km (6 mi). The others, PHF, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is ORF from Norfolk city centre?
9 km (6 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Norfolk 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.