ATL to CHS: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) is 416 km (259 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (CHS to ATL).
How far is it from Atlanta to Charleston?
The great-circle distance between Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) is 416 km (259 mi, 225 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 CHS?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. CHS is roughly east of ATL.
How is the ATL to CHS route written in code?
The pair is written ATL-CHS in IATA codes and KATL-KCHS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport is ATL (KATL), Charleston International Airport is CHS (KCHS).
| ATL | CHS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport | Charleston International Airport |
| ICAO code | KATL | KCHS |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 1,026 ft | 46 ft |
| Rank by connections | #1 | #417 |
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.
CHS sits 980 ft (299 m) lower than ATL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ATL to CHS
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| WN | Southwest Airlines | SWA | Southwest | 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 Charleston?
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) are 416 km (259 mi, 225 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ATL to CHS?
A typical nonstop flight between ATL and CHS takes about 1h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is CHS from ATL?
Charleston International Airport (CHS) lies roughly east of Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Which airlines fly ATL to CHS?
2 airlines appear on the ATL-CHS route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines.
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