CLT to CVG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is 539 km (335 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 10m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (CVG to CLT).
How far is it from Charlotte to Cincinnati / Covington?
The great-circle distance between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is 539 km (335 mi, 291 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 CLT to CVG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. CVG is roughly northwest of CLT.
How is the CLT to CVG route written in code?
The pair is written CLT-CVG in IATA codes and KCLT-KCVG in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is CLT (KCLT), Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport is CVG (KCVG).
| CLT | CVG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charlotte Douglas International Airport | Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport |
| ICAO code | KCLT | KCVG |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 748 ft | 896 ft |
| Rank by connections | #32 | #223 |
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.
CVG sits 148 ft (45 m) higher than CLT, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CLT to CVG
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 |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: DL.
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 Charlotte from Cincinnati / Covington?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) are 539 km (335 mi, 291 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CLT to CVG?
A typical nonstop flight between CLT and CVG takes about 1h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is CVG from CLT?
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) lies roughly northwest of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
Which airlines fly CLT to CVG?
2 airlines appear on the CLT-CVG route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways.
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