Distance From Council Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, CIL - BUF Distance

The distance from Council Airport (CIL) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is 3448 miles or 5549 kilometers or 2994 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Council ( United States ) to Buffalo ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Council and Buffalo takes around 7 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Council Airport, Council, United States to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Buffalo, United States is 7 hours 55 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • CIL - BUF

Kilometers		5549 km
Statute Miles		3448 miles
Nautical Miles		2994 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 55 minutes

Council Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport Flight Route Map - CIL to BUF Flight Path

Location of Council Airport & Buffalo Niagara International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Council to Buffalo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Council, United States and Buffalo, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Council, United States and Buffalo, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CIL - BUF

Time difference between Council (United States) and Buffalo (United States) is 4 Hours.
Buffalo time is 4 Hours ahead of Council.

Location	Local Time
Council (United States)	2025-12-17, 18:31:11 AKST
Buffalo (United States)	2025-12-17, 22:31:11 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Council Airport (CIL / K29) Council, United States

Destination

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF / KBUF) Buffalo, United States