Distance From Waterford Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, WAT - BUF Distance

The distance from Waterford Airport (WAT) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is 3261 miles or 5248 kilometers or 2832 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 Waterford ( Ireland ) to Buffalo ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Waterford and Buffalo takes around 7 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Waterford Airport, Waterford, Ireland to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Buffalo, United States is 7 hours 29 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 • WAT - BUF

Kilometers		5248 km
Statute Miles		3261 miles
Nautical Miles		2832 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 29 minutes

Waterford Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport Flight Route Map - WAT to BUF Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Waterford, Ireland and Buffalo, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WAT - BUF

Time difference between Waterford (Ireland) and Buffalo (United States) is 5 Hours.
Buffalo time is 5 Hours behind Waterford.

Location	Local Time
Waterford (Ireland)	2026-09-13, 13:29:39 IST
Buffalo (United States)	2026-09-13, 08:29:39 EDT

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

Waterford Airport (WAT / EIWF) Waterford, Ireland

Destination

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