Flights to Waco
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Waco is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Waco Regional Airport (ACT), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,107 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield (GRK, 84 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waco Regional Airport (regional) | ACT | 11 km (7 mi) | 7,107 ft | 516 ft |
| Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield (regional) | GRK | 84 km (52 mi) | 9,997 ft | 1,015 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 7,107 ft, ACT handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 516 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Waco
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waco to Mexico City | Mexico | 1,362 km (846 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Waco to Chicago | United States | 1,422 km (884 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Waco to Houston | United States | 262 km (163 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Waco to Iztapalapa | Mexico | 1,369 km (851 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Waco to Puebla | Mexico | 1,394 km (866 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Waco to Phoenix | United States | 1,414 km (879 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Waco to Ecatepec de Morelos | Mexico | 1,342 km (834 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Waco to Santiago de Querétaro | Mexico | 1,261 km (783 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Waco to León de los Aldama | Mexico | 1,244 km (773 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Waco to San Antonio | United States | 269 km (167 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Waco to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 882 km (548 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Waco to Zapopan | Mexico | 1,355 km (842 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Waco to Guadalajara | Mexico | 1,357 km (843 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Waco to Mérida | Mexico | 1,394 km (866 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Waco to Gustavo Adolfo Madero | Mexico | 1,355 km (842 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Waco to Monterrey | Mexico | 722 km (448 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Waco to Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | Mexico | 1,364 km (847 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Waco to Jacksonville | United States | 1,482 km (921 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Waco to Austin | United States | 154 km (95 mi) | about 57 min |
| Waco to Chihuahua | Mexico | 919 km (571 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Waco to Indianapolis | United States | 1,347 km (837 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Waco to Naucalpan de Juárez | Mexico | 1,358 km (844 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Waco to Shanghai | China | 11,937 km (7,417 mi) | about 16 h 3 min |
| Waco to Chongqing | China | 12,773 km (7,937 mi) | about 17 h 8 min |
| Waco to Chengdu | China | 12,744 km (7,919 mi) | about 17 h 5 min |
| Waco to Beijing | China | 11,350 km (7,053 mi) | about 15 h 18 min |
| Waco to Guangzhou | China | 13,129 km (8,158 mi) | about 17 h 35 min |
| Waco to Shenzhen | China | 13,143 km (8,167 mi) | about 17 h 36 min |
| Waco to Istanbul | Turkey | 10,234 km (6,359 mi) | about 13 h 52 min |
| Waco to Tianjin | China | 11,392 km (7,079 mi) | about 15 h 21 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 Waco?
Waco Regional Airport (ACT) is the closest large airport at 11 km (7 mi). The others, GRK, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is ACT from Waco city centre?
11 km (7 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Waco 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.