Flights to Queens
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Queens is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 14,511-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 11 km), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, 28 km), Teterboro Airport (TEB, 27 km), Westchester County Airport (HPN, 44 km), Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP, 63 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | JFK | 7 km (4 mi) | 14,511 ft | 13 ft |
| LaGuardia Airport | LGA | 11 km (7 mi) | 7,002 ft | 21 ft |
| Newark Liberty International Airport | EWR | 28 km (17 mi) | 11,000 ft | 18 ft |
| Teterboro Airport (regional) | TEB | 27 km (17 mi) | 6,997 ft | 9 ft |
| Westchester County Airport (regional) | HPN | 44 km (27 mi) | 6,549 ft | 439 ft |
| Long Island MacArthur Airport (regional) | ISP | 63 km (39 mi) | 7,006 ft | 99 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 14,511 ft, JFK can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 13 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Queens
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens to Toronto | Canada | 568 km (353 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Queens to Chicago | United States | 1,161 km (721 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Queens to Montréal | Canada | 537 km (334 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Queens to Ottawa | Canada | 547 km (340 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Queens to Jacksonville | United States | 1,350 km (839 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Queens to Columbus | United States | 781 km (485 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Queens to Charlotte | United States | 863 km (536 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Queens to Indianapolis | United States | 1,050 km (653 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Queens to Mississauga | Canada | 578 km (359 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Queens to Washington | United States | 338 km (210 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Queens to Nashville | United States | 1,233 km (766 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Queens to Brampton | Canada | 591 km (368 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Queens to Boston | United States | 297 km (185 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Queens to Detroit | United States | 788 km (490 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Queens to Louisville | United States | 1,058 km (657 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Queens to Baltimore | United States | 283 km (176 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Queens to Hamilton | Canada | 573 km (356 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Queens to Milwaukee | United States | 1,193 km (741 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Queens to Québec | Canada | 713 km (443 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Queens to Atlanta | United States | 1,210 km (752 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Queens to Raleigh | United States | 688 km (428 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Queens to Halifax | Canada | 947 km (588 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Queens to Shanghai | China | 11,866 km (7,373 mi) | about 15 h 58 min |
| Queens to Chongqing | China | 12,204 km (7,583 mi) | about 16 h 24 min |
| Queens to Chengdu | China | 12,079 km (7,505 mi) | about 16 h 14 min |
| Queens to Beijing | China | 10,994 km (6,832 mi) | about 14 h 51 min |
| Queens to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,059 km (5,007 mi) | about 11 h 5 min |
| Queens to Tianjin | China | 11,069 km (6,878 mi) | about 14 h 56 min |
| Queens to Wuhan | China | 12,047 km (7,486 mi) | about 16 h 12 min |
| Queens to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,342 km (7,048 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 Queens?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is the closest large airport at 7 km (4 mi). The others, LGA, EWR, TEB, HPN, ISP, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is JFK from Queens city centre?
7 km (4 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Queens 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.