CLT to DTW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 806 km (501 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 30m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (DTW to CLT).
How far is it from Charlotte to Detroit?
The great-circle distance between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 806 km (501 mi, 435 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 DTW?
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. DTW is roughly north of CLT.
How is the CLT to DTW route written in code?
The pair is written CLT-DTW in IATA codes and KCLT-KDTW in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is CLT (KCLT), Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is DTW (KDTW).
| CLT | DTW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charlotte Douglas International Airport | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport |
| ICAO code | KCLT | KDTW |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 748 ft | 645 ft |
| Rank by connections | #32 | #59 |
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.
DTW sits 103 ft (31 m) lower than CLT, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CLT to DTW
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | 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 Charlotte from Detroit?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are 806 km (501 mi, 435 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CLT to DTW?
A typical nonstop flight between CLT and DTW takes about 1h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is DTW from CLT?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) lies roughly north of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
Which airlines fly CLT to DTW?
3 airlines appear on the CLT-DTW route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways.
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