Flights to Thornhill, ON
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Thornhill is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 23 km (14 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, 82 km), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 21 km), Niagara District Airport (YCM, 72 km), Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (YLK, 75 km), Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF, 86 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Pearson International Airport | YYZ | 23 km (14 mi) | 11,120 ft | 569 ft |
| John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | YHM | 82 km (51 mi) | 10,006 ft | 780 ft |
| Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (regional) | YTZ | 21 km (13 mi) | 3,988 ft | 252 ft |
| Niagara District Airport (regional) | YCM | 72 km (45 mi) | 5,000 ft | 321 ft |
| Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (regional) | YLK | 75 km (47 mi) | 6,001 ft | 972 ft |
| Region of Waterloo International Airport (regional) | YKF | 86 km (53 mi) | 7,003 ft | 1,054 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,120 ft, YYZ can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 569 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Thornhill
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill to New York City | United States | 563 km (350 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Thornhill to Brooklyn | United States | 572 km (355 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Thornhill to Chicago | United States | 705 km (438 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Thornhill to Queens | United States | 577 km (358 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Thornhill to Montréal | Canada | 498 km (310 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Thornhill to Philadelphia | United States | 556 km (345 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Thornhill to Manhattan | United States | 561 km (349 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Thornhill to The Bronx | United States | 563 km (350 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Thornhill to Ottawa | Canada | 344 km (214 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Thornhill to Columbus | United States | 521 km (324 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Thornhill to Charlotte | United States | 963 km (598 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Thornhill to Indianapolis | United States | 717 km (445 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Thornhill to Washington | United States | 582 km (362 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Thornhill to Nashville | United States | 1,056 km (656 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Thornhill to Boston | United States | 698 km (434 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Thornhill to Detroit | United States | 337 km (210 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Thornhill to Memphis | United States | 1,324 km (823 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Thornhill to Louisville | United States | 815 km (506 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Thornhill to Baltimore | United States | 555 km (345 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Thornhill to Milwaukee | United States | 690 km (429 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Thornhill to Québec | Canada | 723 km (449 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Thornhill to Atlanta | United States | 1,199 km (745 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Thornhill to Shanghai | China | 11,405 km (7,087 mi) | about 15 h 22 min |
| Thornhill to Chengdu | China | 11,725 km (7,286 mi) | about 15 h 47 min |
| Thornhill to Beijing | China | 10,571 km (6,569 mi) | about 14 h 18 min |
| Thornhill to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,181 km (5,084 mi) | about 11 h 14 min |
| Thornhill to Tianjin | China | 10,641 km (6,612 mi) | about 14 h 24 min |
| Thornhill to Wuhan | China | 11,626 km (7,224 mi) | about 15 h 39 min |
| Thornhill to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,220 km (6,972 mi) | about 15 h 8 min |
| Thornhill to Xi’an | China | 11,293 km (7,017 mi) | about 15 h 14 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 Thornhill?
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the closest large airport at 23 km (14 mi). The others, YHM, YTZ, YCM, YLK, YKF, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is YYZ from Thornhill city centre?
23 km (14 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Thornhill 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.