ATL to BHM: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is 215 km (134 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 45m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (BHM to ATL).
How far is it from Atlanta to Birmingham?
The great-circle distance between Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is 215 km (134 mi, 116 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 BHM?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. BHM is roughly west of ATL.
How is the ATL to BHM route written in code?
The pair is written ATL-BHM in IATA codes and KATL-KBHM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport is ATL (KATL), Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is BHM (KBHM).
| ATL | BHM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport |
| ICAO code | KATL | KBHM |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 1,026 ft | 650 ft |
| Rank by connections | #1 | #405 |
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.
BHM sits 376 ft (115 m) lower than ATL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ATL to BHM
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 5 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AF, AS, AZ, KL, VS.
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 Birmingham?
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) are 215 km (134 mi, 116 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ATL to BHM?
A typical nonstop flight between ATL and BHM takes about 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is BHM from ATL?
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) lies roughly west of Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Which airlines fly ATL to BHM?
1 airline appear on the ATL-BHM route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines.
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