CLJ to PRG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) is 786 km (488 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 30m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (PRG to CLJ).
How far is it from Cluj-Napoca to Prague?
The great-circle distance between Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ) and Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) is 786 km (488 mi, 424 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 CLJ to PRG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PRG is roughly northwest of CLJ.
How is the CLJ to PRG route written in code?
The pair is written CLJ-PRG in IATA codes and LRCL-LKPR in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport is CLJ (LRCL), Václav Havel Airport Prague is PRG (LKPR).
| CLJ | PRG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport | Václav Havel Airport Prague |
| ICAO code | LRCL | LKPR |
| Country | Romania | Czech Republic |
| Elevation | 1,039 ft | 1,247 ft |
| Rank by connections | #568 | #85 |
Both ICAO codes start with L, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Europe, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
PRG sits 208 ft (63 m) higher than CLJ, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CLJ to PRG
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OK | Czech Airlines | CSA | Csa-Lines | Active |
| RO | Tarom | ROT | Tarom | 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 Cluj-Napoca from Prague?
Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ) and Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) are 786 km (488 mi, 424 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CLJ to PRG?
A typical nonstop flight between CLJ and PRG takes about 1h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PRG from CLJ?
Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) lies roughly northwest of Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ).
Which airlines fly CLJ to PRG?
2 airlines appear on the CLJ-PRG route in the open dataset, including Czech Airlines, Tarom.
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