CLT to LHR: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 6,409 km (3,983 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 8h 30m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (LHR to CLT).
How far is it from Charlotte to London?
The great-circle distance between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 6,409 km (3,983 mi, 3,461 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 LHR?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 8h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LHR is roughly northeast of CLT.
How is the CLT to LHR route written in code?
The pair is written CLT-LHR in IATA codes and KCLT-EGLL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is CLT (KCLT), London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL).
| CLT | LHR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charlotte Douglas International Airport | London Heathrow Airport |
| ICAO code | KCLT | EGLL |
| Country | United States | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 748 ft | 83 ft |
| Rank by connections | #32 | #4 |
KCLT starts with K, the ICAO prefix for the contiguous United States; EGLL starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LHR sits 665 ft (203 m) lower than CLT, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CLT to LHR
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 |
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 London?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are 6,409 km (3,983 mi, 3,461 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CLT to LHR?
A typical nonstop flight between CLT and LHR takes about 8h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LHR from CLT?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) lies roughly northeast of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
Which airlines fly CLT to LHR?
2 airlines appear on the CLT-LHR route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways.
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