Flights to Virginia Beach
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Virginia Beach is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Norfolk International Airport (ORF), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,001 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (PHF, 55 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk International Airport | ORF | 20 km (12 mi) | 9,001 ft | 26 ft |
| Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (regional) | PHF | 55 km (34 mi) | 8,003 ft | 42 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,001 ft, ORF handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 26 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Virginia Beach
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach to New York City | United States | 462 km (287 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Virginia Beach to Toronto | Canada | 815 km (507 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Virginia Beach to Brooklyn | United States | 457 km (284 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Virginia Beach to Chicago | United States | 1,146 km (712 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Virginia Beach to Queens | United States | 464 km (289 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Virginia Beach to Montréal | Canada | 983 km (611 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Virginia Beach to Philadelphia | United States | 352 km (219 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Virginia Beach to Manhattan | United States | 470 km (292 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Virginia Beach to The Bronx | United States | 481 km (299 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Virginia Beach to Ottawa | Canada | 952 km (591 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Virginia Beach to Jacksonville | United States | 895 km (556 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Virginia Beach to Columbus | United States | 702 km (436 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Virginia Beach to Charlotte | United States | 473 km (294 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Virginia Beach to Indianapolis | United States | 945 km (587 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Virginia Beach to Mississauga | Canada | 810 km (504 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Virginia Beach to Washington | United States | 245 km (152 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Virginia Beach to Nashville | United States | 968 km (602 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Virginia Beach to Brampton | Canada | 824 km (512 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Virginia Beach to Boston | United States | 743 km (462 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Virginia Beach to Detroit | United States | 858 km (533 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Virginia Beach to Memphis | United States | 1,279 km (795 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Virginia Beach to Louisville | United States | 876 km (544 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Virginia Beach to Shanghai | China | 12,231 km (7,600 mi) | about 16 h 26 min |
| Virginia Beach to Chongqing | China | 12,626 km (7,845 mi) | about 16 h 56 min |
| Virginia Beach to Chengdu | China | 12,507 km (7,772 mi) | about 16 h 47 min |
| Virginia Beach to Beijing | China | 11,387 km (7,075 mi) | about 15 h 21 min |
| Virginia Beach to Guangzhou | China | 13,277 km (8,250 mi) | about 17 h 46 min |
| Virginia Beach to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,476 km (5,267 mi) | about 11 h 37 min |
| Virginia Beach to Tianjin | China | 11,458 km (7,120 mi) | about 15 h 26 min |
| Virginia Beach to Wuhan | China | 12,441 km (7,730 mi) | about 16 h 42 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 Virginia Beach?
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) is the closest large airport at 20 km (12 mi). The others, PHF, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is ORF from Virginia Beach city centre?
20 km (12 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Virginia Beach 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.