ATL to CLT: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is 365 km (227 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 55m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (CLT to ATL).
How far is it from Atlanta to Charlotte?
The great-circle distance between Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is 365 km (227 mi, 197 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 CLT?
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. CLT is roughly northeast of ATL.
How is the ATL to CLT route written in code?
The pair is written ATL-CLT in IATA codes and KATL-KCLT in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport is ATL (KATL), Charlotte Douglas International Airport is CLT (KCLT).
| ATL | CLT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport | Charlotte Douglas International Airport |
| ICAO code | KATL | KCLT |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 1,026 ft | 748 ft |
| Rank by connections | #1 | #32 |
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.
CLT sits 278 ft (85 m) lower than ATL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ATL to CLT
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 |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
A further 6 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, 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 Charlotte?
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are 365 km (227 mi, 197 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ATL to CLT?
A typical nonstop flight between ATL and CLT takes about 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is CLT from ATL?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) lies roughly northeast of Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Which airlines fly ATL to CLT?
2 airlines appear on the ATL-CLT route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines, US Airways.
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