ATL to CHA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) is 171 km (106 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 45m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (CHA to ATL).
How far is it from Atlanta to Chattanooga?
The great-circle distance between Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) is 171 km (106 mi, 92 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 CHA?
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. CHA is roughly northwest of ATL.
How is the ATL to CHA route written in code?
The pair is written ATL-CHA in IATA codes and KATL-KCHA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport is ATL (KATL), Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) is CHA (KCHA).
| ATL | CHA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport | Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) |
| ICAO code | KATL | KCHA |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 1,026 ft | 683 ft |
| Rank by connections | #1 | #691 |
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.
CHA sits 343 ft (105 m) lower than ATL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ATL to CHA
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9E | Pinnacle Airlines | FLG | Flagship | Active |
| 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 Chattanooga?
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) are 171 km (106 mi, 92 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ATL to CHA?
A typical nonstop flight between ATL and CHA takes about 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is CHA from ATL?
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) lies roughly northwest of Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Which airlines fly ATL to CHA?
2 airlines appear on the ATL-CHA route in the open dataset, including Pinnacle Airlines, Delta Air Lines.
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