ATL to TUS: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Tucson International Airport (TUS) is 2,475 km (1,538 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 35m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (TUS to ATL).
How far is it from Atlanta to Tucson?
The great-circle distance between Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Tucson International Airport (TUS) is 2,475 km (1,538 mi, 1,336 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 TUS?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. TUS is roughly west of ATL.
How is the ATL to TUS route written in code?
The pair is written ATL-TUS in IATA codes and KATL-KTUS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport is ATL (KATL), Tucson International Airport is TUS (KTUS).
| ATL | TUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport | Tucson International Airport |
| ICAO code | KATL | KTUS |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 1,026 ft | 2,643 ft |
| Rank by connections | #1 | #451 |
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.
TUS sits 1,617 ft (493 m) higher than ATL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ATL to TUS
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 4 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AF, 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 Tucson?
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Tucson International Airport (TUS) are 2,475 km (1,538 mi, 1,336 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ATL to TUS?
A typical nonstop flight between ATL and TUS takes about 3h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is TUS from ATL?
Tucson International Airport (TUS) lies roughly west of Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Which airlines fly ATL to TUS?
1 airline appear on the ATL-TUS route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines.
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