Flights to Waterloo
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Waterloo is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM), 58 km (36 mi) from the centre, whose 10,006-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ, 75 km), Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF, 11 km), London International Airport (YXU, 70 km), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | YHM | 58 km (36 mi) | 10,006 ft | 780 ft |
| Toronto Pearson International Airport | YYZ | 75 km (47 mi) | 11,120 ft | 569 ft |
| Region of Waterloo International Airport (regional) | YKF | 11 km (7 mi) | 7,003 ft | 1,054 ft |
| London International Airport (regional) | YXU | 70 km (43 mi) | 8,800 ft | 912 ft |
| Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (regional) | YTZ | 92 km (57 mi) | 3,988 ft | 252 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,006 ft, YHM can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 780 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Waterloo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo to New York City | United States | 618 km (384 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Waterloo to Brooklyn | United States | 626 km (389 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Waterloo to Chicago | United States | 610 km (379 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Waterloo to Queens | United States | 632 km (393 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Waterloo to Montréal | Canada | 594 km (369 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Waterloo to Philadelphia | United States | 592 km (368 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Waterloo to Manhattan | United States | 617 km (383 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Waterloo to The Bronx | United States | 620 km (385 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Waterloo to Ottawa | Canada | 439 km (273 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Waterloo to Jacksonville | United States | 1,464 km (910 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Waterloo to Columbus | United States | 441 km (274 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Waterloo to Charlotte | United States | 917 km (570 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Waterloo to Indianapolis | United States | 623 km (387 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Waterloo to Winnipeg | Canada | 1,451 km (902 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Waterloo to Washington | United States | 586 km (364 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Waterloo to Nashville | United States | 972 km (604 mi) | about 2 h |
| Waterloo to Boston | United States | 779 km (484 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Waterloo to Detroit | United States | 242 km (150 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Waterloo to Memphis | United States | 1,234 km (767 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Waterloo to Louisville | United States | 728 km (452 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Waterloo to Baltimore | United States | 567 km (352 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Waterloo to Milwaukee | United States | 600 km (373 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Waterloo to Shanghai | China | 11,414 km (7,092 mi) | about 15 h 23 min |
| Waterloo to Chongqing | China | 11,863 km (7,371 mi) | about 15 h 58 min |
| Waterloo to Chengdu | China | 11,759 km (7,306 mi) | about 15 h 50 min |
| Waterloo to Beijing | China | 10,590 km (6,580 mi) | about 14 h 20 min |
| Waterloo to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,273 km (5,140 mi) | about 11 h 21 min |
| Waterloo to Tianjin | China | 10,659 km (6,623 mi) | about 14 h 25 min |
| Waterloo to Wuhan | China | 11,644 km (7,236 mi) | about 15 h 41 min |
| Waterloo to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,289 km (7,015 mi) | about 15 h 13 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 Waterloo?
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) is the closest large airport at 58 km (36 mi). The others, YYZ, YKF, YXU, YTZ, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is YHM from Waterloo city centre?
58 km (36 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Waterloo 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.