CLT to MCI: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is 1,299 km (807 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 5m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (MCI to CLT).
How far is it from Charlotte to Kansas City?
The great-circle distance between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is 1,299 km (807 mi, 701 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 MCI?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MCI is roughly northwest of CLT.
How is the CLT to MCI route written in code?
The pair is written CLT-MCI in IATA codes and KCLT-KMCI in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is CLT (KCLT), Kansas City International Airport is MCI (KMCI).
| CLT | MCI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charlotte Douglas International Airport | Kansas City International Airport |
| ICAO code | KCLT | KMCI |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 748 ft | 1,026 ft |
| Rank by connections | #32 | #216 |
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.
MCI sits 278 ft (85 m) higher than CLT, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CLT to MCI
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 Kansas City?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are 1,299 km (807 mi, 701 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CLT to MCI?
A typical nonstop flight between CLT and MCI takes about 2h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MCI from CLT?
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) lies roughly northwest of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
Which airlines fly CLT to MCI?
2 airlines appear on the CLT-MCI route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways.
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