Flights to Tuscaloosa
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Tuscaloosa is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), 86 km (53 mi) from the centre, whose 12,007-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport | BHM | 86 km (53 mi) | 12,007 ft | 650 ft |
| Golden Triangle Regional Airport (regional) | GTR | 99 km (62 mi) | 8,003 ft | 264 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,007 ft, BHM can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 650 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Tuscaloosa
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa to New York City | United States | 1,463 km (909 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Tuscaloosa to Toronto | Canada | 1,365 km (848 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Tuscaloosa to Brooklyn | United States | 1,464 km (909 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Tuscaloosa to Chicago | United States | 961 km (597 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Tuscaloosa to Queens | United States | 1,474 km (916 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Tuscaloosa to Houston | United States | 832 km (517 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Tuscaloosa to Havana | Cuba | 1,230 km (764 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Tuscaloosa to Philadelphia | United States | 1,336 km (830 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Tuscaloosa to San Antonio | United States | 1,119 km (695 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Tuscaloosa to Manhattan | United States | 1,470 km (913 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Tuscaloosa to The Bronx | United States | 1,481 km (920 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Tuscaloosa to Dallas | United States | 863 km (536 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Tuscaloosa to Mérida | Mexico | 1,376 km (855 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Tuscaloosa to Monterrey | Mexico | 1,489 km (925 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Tuscaloosa to Jacksonville | United States | 644 km (400 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Tuscaloosa to Fort Worth | United States | 911 km (566 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Tuscaloosa to Austin | United States | 1,016 km (631 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Tuscaloosa to Columbus | United States | 854 km (531 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Tuscaloosa to Charlotte | United States | 658 km (409 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Tuscaloosa to Cancún | Mexico | 1,340 km (833 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Tuscaloosa to Indianapolis | United States | 740 km (460 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Tuscaloosa to Mississauga | Canada | 1,342 km (834 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Tuscaloosa to Shanghai | China | 12,229 km (7,599 mi) | about 16 h 26 min |
| Tuscaloosa to Chongqing | China | 12,879 km (8,002 mi) | about 17 h 16 min |
| Tuscaloosa to Chengdu | China | 12,808 km (7,958 mi) | about 17 h 10 min |
| Tuscaloosa to Beijing | China | 11,519 km (7,158 mi) | about 15 h 31 min |
| Tuscaloosa to Guangzhou | China | 13,374 km (8,310 mi) | about 17 h 54 min |
| Tuscaloosa to Shenzhen | China | 13,404 km (8,329 mi) | about 17 h 56 min |
| Tuscaloosa to Istanbul | Turkey | 9,513 km (5,911 mi) | about 12 h 57 min |
| Tuscaloosa to Tianjin | China | 11,575 km (7,192 mi) | about 15 h 35 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 Tuscaloosa?
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is the closest large airport at 86 km (53 mi). The others, GTR, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is BHM from Tuscaloosa city centre?
86 km (53 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Tuscaloosa 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.