CLT to HOU: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is 1,479 km (919 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 20m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (HOU to CLT).
How far is it from Charlotte to Houston?
The great-circle distance between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is 1,479 km (919 mi, 799 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 HOU?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. HOU is roughly west of CLT.
How is the CLT to HOU route written in code?
The pair is written CLT-HOU in IATA codes and KCLT-KHOU in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is CLT (KCLT), William P. Hobby Airport is HOU (KHOU).
| CLT | HOU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charlotte Douglas International Airport | William P. Hobby Airport |
| ICAO code | KCLT | KHOU |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 748 ft | 46 ft |
| Rank by connections | #32 | #224 |
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.
HOU sits 702 ft (214 m) lower than CLT, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CLT to HOU
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN | Southwest Airlines | SWA | Southwest | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: FL.
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 Houston?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are 1,479 km (919 mi, 799 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CLT to HOU?
A typical nonstop flight between CLT and HOU takes about 2h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is HOU from CLT?
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) lies roughly west of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
Which airlines fly CLT to HOU?
1 airline appear on the CLT-HOU route in the open dataset, including Southwest Airlines.
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