Flights to Roanoke
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Roanoke is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,800 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field (LYH, 66 km), Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB, 77 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (regional) | ROA | 7 km (4 mi) | 6,800 ft | 1,175 ft |
| Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field (regional) | LYH | 66 km (41 mi) | 7,100 ft | 938 ft |
| Greenbrier Valley Airport (regional) | LWB | 77 km (48 mi) | 7,003 ft | 2,302 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 6,800 ft, ROA handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 1,175 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Roanoke
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke to New York City | United States | 640 km (398 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Roanoke to Toronto | Canada | 717 km (446 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Roanoke to Brooklyn | United States | 640 km (398 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Roanoke to Chicago | United States | 834 km (518 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Roanoke to Queens | United States | 650 km (404 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Roanoke to Montréal | Canada | 1,057 km (657 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Roanoke to Philadelphia | United States | 511 km (318 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Roanoke to Manhattan | United States | 647 km (402 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Roanoke to The Bronx | United States | 658 km (409 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Roanoke to Ottawa | Canada | 972 km (604 mi) | about 2 h |
| Roanoke to Jacksonville | United States | 788 km (489 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Roanoke to Columbus | United States | 400 km (249 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Roanoke to Charlotte | United States | 241 km (150 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Roanoke to Indianapolis | United States | 608 km (378 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Roanoke to Mississauga | Canada | 702 km (436 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Roanoke to Washington | United States | 312 km (194 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Roanoke to Nashville | United States | 622 km (387 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Roanoke to Brampton | Canada | 713 km (443 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Roanoke to Boston | United States | 945 km (587 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Roanoke to Detroit | United States | 622 km (386 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Roanoke to Memphis | United States | 936 km (582 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Roanoke to Louisville | United States | 523 km (325 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Roanoke to Shanghai | China | 12,081 km (7,507 mi) | about 16 h 14 min |
| Roanoke to Chongqing | China | 12,553 km (7,800 mi) | about 16 h 51 min |
| Roanoke to Chengdu | China | 12,449 km (7,736 mi) | about 16 h 43 min |
| Roanoke to Beijing | China | 11,273 km (7,004 mi) | about 15 h 12 min |
| Roanoke to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,705 km (5,409 mi) | about 11 h 55 min |
| Roanoke to Tianjin | China | 11,340 km (7,046 mi) | about 15 h 17 min |
| Roanoke to Wuhan | China | 12,327 km (7,659 mi) | about 16 h 33 min |
| Roanoke to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,909 km (7,400 mi) | about 16 h 1 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 Roanoke?
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) is the closest large airport at 7 km (4 mi). The others, LYH, LWB, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is ROA from Roanoke city centre?
7 km (4 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Roanoke 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.