Somerset, Kentucky

Private charter · TRI → SME

Bristol to Somerset

129 miles, about 45 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Bristol to Somerset, door to door faster.

Trade about 3 hours on the road for about 45 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport in Bristol to Lake Cumberland Regional Airport in Somerset, 129 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
129 mi
Flight
45 min
Driving
3 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
TRIBristolSMESomerset
TRI → SME129 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers45 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers25 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Bristol

Airports in Bristol

  • TRI

    Commercial airport

    Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport

    Blountville · KTRI

    From downtown
    15 mi
    Longest runway
    8,000 ft

  • VJI

    Regional airport

    Virginia Highlands Airport

    Abingdon · KVJI

    From downtown
    11 mi
    Longest runway
    5,500 ft

  • K0A9

    Regional airport

    Elizabethton Municipal Airport

    Elizabethton

    From downtown
    15 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

  • K0A4

    Regional airport

    Johnson City Airport

    Johnson City

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    3,000 ft

  • K6A4

    Regional airport

    Johnson County Airport

    Mountain City

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    4,498 ft

Arriving Somerset

Airports in Somerset

  • SME

    Commercial airport

    Lake Cumberland Regional Airport

    Somerset · KSME

    From downtown
    2 mi
    Longest runway
    5,801 ft

  • LOZ

    Commercial airport

    London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field

    London · KLOZ

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    5,750 ft

  • KEKQ

    Regional airport

    Wayne County Airport

    Monticello

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    4,000 ft

When you land

Things to do in Somerset

Somerset is the commercial center of south-central Kentucky and the main gateway to Lake Cumberland, one of the largest man-made lakes east of the Mississippi River. The lake’s clear water, long shoreline and many coves have made it a houseboat destination, and marinas around the lake rent and moor large houseboats for families and groups. The local economy includes healthcare, manufacturing and tourism, and the town hosts Somernites Cruise, a monthly car show that fills downtown with classic cars and hot rods during the warmer months.

  1. 01

    Lake Cumberland

    With more than 1,200 miles of shoreline, the lake is a favorite for houseboating, waterskiing and striped bass fishing, with marinas renting everything from pontoons to large houseboats.

  2. 02

    Cumberland Falls State Resort Park

    About an hour southeast, the wide waterfall on the Cumberland River is known for its moonbow on clear nights near a full moon, with a historic lodge and trails.

  3. 03

    Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

    Straddling the Kentucky–Tennessee line, this rugged area offers gorge overlooks, natural arches, whitewater paddling and horseback trails, plus the historic Blue Heron coal mining camp.

  4. 04

    Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument

    West of Somerset, the site of an early Union victory in 1862 has a visitor center, a walking trail and a national cemetery.

  5. 05

    General Burnside Island State Park

    Surrounded by the waters of Lake Cumberland just south of Somerset, this island park offers an 18-hole golf course, campgrounds and boat access to the main lake.

  6. 06

    Somernites Cruise

    On one weekend a month from spring to fall, this car show brings hundreds of classic cars, trucks and hot rods to downtown Somerset.

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Questions

Bristol to Somerset flights

How long is a private flight from Bristol to Somerset?

About 45 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 129 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 3 hours.

Which airports do flights from Bristol to Somerset use?

You can depart from Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI), Virginia Highlands Airport (VJI), or Elizabethton Municipal Airport (K0A9) and arrive at Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME), London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field (LOZ), or Wayne County Airport (KEKQ). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Bristol to Somerset cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Bristol and Somerset?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Somerset back to Bristol are priced the same way.

Return flight

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