ATL to BUF: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is 1,147 km (713 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 55m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (BUF to ATL).
How far is it from Atlanta to Buffalo?
The great-circle distance between Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is 1,147 km (713 mi, 619 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from ATL to BUF?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. BUF is roughly northeast of ATL.
How is the ATL to BUF route written in code?
The pair is written ATL-BUF in IATA codes and KATL-KBUF in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport is ATL (KATL), Buffalo Niagara International Airport is BUF (KBUF).
| ATL | BUF | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport | Buffalo Niagara International Airport |
| ICAO code | KATL | KBUF |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 1,026 ft | 728 ft |
| Rank by connections | #1 | #406 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
BUF sits 298 ft (91 m) lower than ATL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ATL to BUF
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
A further 3 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AF, AZ, KL.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Atlanta from Buffalo?
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are 1,147 km (713 mi, 619 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ATL to BUF?
A typical nonstop flight between ATL and BUF takes about 1h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is BUF from ATL?
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) lies roughly northeast of Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Which airlines fly ATL to BUF?
1 airline appear on the ATL-BUF route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines.
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