Toronto to Columbia flights
Columbia lies 1,201 km (746 mi) west of Toronto, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 17 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.
| Toronto | Columbia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 2.8 million | 129,330 |
| Elevation | 161 m (528 ft) | 219 m (719 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | YYZ, 19 km out | COU, 18 km out |
| Postal codes | M5A | 65201–65218 |
Clocks in Columbia are 1 h behind Toronto right now, so a 2 h 17 min journey lands only 1 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Columbia
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Toronto
Toronto is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 19 km (12 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, 73 km), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 9 km), Niagara District Airport (YCM, 60 km), Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG, 76 km), Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF, 84 km).
Arriving in Columbia
Columbia is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Columbia Regional Airport (COU), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,401 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Regional Airport (regional) | COU | 18 km (11 mi) | 7,401 ft | 889 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Columbia from Toronto?
1,201 km (746 mi) in a straight line, west of Toronto.
How long does it take to get from Toronto to Columbia by air?
About 2 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Toronto and Columbia?
Columbia is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Toronto).
Which airports are used for Toronto to Columbia flights?
Typically Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU).
What currency do I need in Columbia?
The Dollar (USD).
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.