Private charter · MCI → EAR
Kansas City to Kearney
248 miles, about 1 hr 25 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
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Trade about 5½ hours on the road for about 1 hr 25 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Kansas City International Airport in Kansas City to Kearney Regional Airport in Kearney, 248 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 248 mi
- Flight
- 1 hr 25 min
- Driving
- 5½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 25 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers45 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing Kansas City
Airports in Kansas City
MCI
Major airportKansas City International Airport
Kansas City · KMCI
- From downtown
- 16 mi
- Longest runway
- 10,801 ft
MKC
Commercial airportCharles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
Kansas City · KMKC
- From downtown
- 2 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,827 ft
KLXT
Regional airportLee's Summit Municipal Airport
Lee's Summit
- From downtown
- 15 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,501 ft
OJC
Regional airportJohnson County Executive Airport
Olathe · KOJC
- From downtown
- 19 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,097 ft
KGPH
Regional airportMidwest National Air Center Airport
Excelsior Springs
- From downtown
- 22 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,502 ft
JCI
Regional airportNew Century AirCenter Airport
New Century · KIXD
- From downtown
- 25 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,339 ft
Arriving Kearney
Airports in Kearney
EAR
Commercial airportKearney Regional Airport
Kearney · KEAR
- From downtown
- 4 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,094 ft
HDE
Regional airportBrewster Field
Holdrege · KHDE
- From downtown
- 22 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,701 ft
When you land
Things to do in Kearney
Kearney sits along Interstate 80 and the Platte River in the middle of Nebraska, a regional center for healthcare, retail, manufacturing and agriculture. The University of Nebraska at Kearney brings students and faculty, and the city’s position halfway across the state makes it a natural meeting point for businesses that work across the plains. Kearney’s history runs through the Platte River valley, the path of the Oregon, California and Mormon trails, the Pony Express and later the transcontinental railroad.
- 01
Great Platte River Road Archway
This museum bridges Interstate 80 and tells the story of the westward trails, the Pony Express and the Lincoln Highway with immersive exhibits.
- 02
Iain Nicolson Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary
Near Gibbon, Audubon’s sanctuary offers blinds along the Platte for watching sandhill cranes at sunrise and sunset in spring. Reservations are essential.
- 03
Fort Kearny State Historical Park
South of town, this reconstructed outpost protected travelers on the Oregon Trail, with a stockade, a blacksmith shop and a visitor center.
- 04
Museum of Nebraska Art
Housed in a historic post office downtown, the state’s official art museum focuses on art made by Nebraskans and art depicting the state.
- 05
Classic Car Collection
This museum showcases a large collection of restored vintage automobiles, from early motorcars to muscle cars, in a bright exhibition hall.
- 06
Yanney Heritage Park
A large park with gardens, a lake, walking paths and an observation tower offering views across Kearney and the Platte River valley.
Questions
Kansas City to Kearney flights
How long is a private flight from Kansas City to Kearney?
About 1 hr 25 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 248 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 5½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Kansas City to Kearney use?
You can depart from Kansas City International Airport (MCI), Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC), or Lee's Summit Municipal Airport (KLXT) and arrive at Kearney Regional Airport (EAR) or Brewster Field (HDE). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Kansas City to Kearney 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 Kansas City and Kearney?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Kearney back to Kansas City are priced the same way.
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