CLT to LGA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is 875 km (544 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 35m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (LGA to CLT).
How far is it from Charlotte to New York?
The great-circle distance between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is 875 km (544 mi, 472 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 LGA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LGA is roughly northeast of CLT.
How is the CLT to LGA route written in code?
The pair is written CLT-LGA in IATA codes and KCLT-KLGA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is CLT (KCLT), LaGuardia Airport is LGA (KLGA).
| CLT | LGA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charlotte Douglas International Airport | LaGuardia Airport |
| ICAO code | KCLT | KLGA |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 748 ft | 21 ft |
| Rank by connections | #32 | #94 |
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.
LGA sits 727 ft (222 m) lower than CLT, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CLT to LGA
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 New York?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are 875 km (544 mi, 472 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CLT to LGA?
A typical nonstop flight between CLT and LGA takes about 1h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LGA from CLT?
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) lies roughly northeast of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
Which airlines fly CLT to LGA?
3 airlines appear on the CLT-LGA route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways.
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