ATL to CAE: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is 307 km (191 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 55m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (CAE to ATL).
How far is it from Atlanta to Columbia?
The great-circle distance between Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is 307 km (191 mi, 166 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 CAE?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. CAE is roughly east of ATL.
How is the ATL to CAE route written in code?
The pair is written ATL-CAE in IATA codes and KATL-KCAE in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport is ATL (KATL), Columbia Metropolitan Airport is CAE (KCAE).
| ATL | CAE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
| ICAO code | KATL | KCAE |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 1,026 ft | 236 ft |
| Rank by connections | #1 | #663 |
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.
CAE sits 790 ft (241 m) lower than ATL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ATL to CAE
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 3 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AF, AZ, KL.
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 Columbia?
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) are 307 km (191 mi, 166 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ATL to CAE?
A typical nonstop flight between ATL and CAE takes about 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is CAE from ATL?
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) lies roughly east of Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Which airlines fly ATL to CAE?
1 airline appear on the ATL-CAE route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines.
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