CHS to CLT: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is 271 km (168 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 50m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (CLT to CHS).
How far is it from Charleston to Charlotte?
The great-circle distance between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is 271 km (168 mi, 146 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 CHS to CLT?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. CLT is roughly north of CHS.
How is the CHS to CLT route written in code?
The pair is written CHS-CLT in IATA codes and KCHS-KCLT in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charleston International Airport is CHS (KCHS), Charlotte Douglas International Airport is CLT (KCLT).
| CHS | CLT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charleston International Airport | Charlotte Douglas International Airport |
| ICAO code | KCHS | KCLT |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 46 ft | 748 ft |
| Rank by connections | #417 | #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 702 ft (214 m) higher than CHS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CHS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
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 Charleston from Charlotte?
Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are 271 km (168 mi, 146 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CHS to CLT?
A typical nonstop flight between CHS and CLT takes about 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is CLT from CHS?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) lies roughly north of Charleston International Airport (CHS).
Which airlines fly CHS to CLT?
2 airlines appear on the CHS-CLT route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways.
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