CLT to MEM: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Memphis International Airport (MEM) is 821 km (510 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 30m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (MEM to CLT).
How far is it from Charlotte to Memphis?
The great-circle distance between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) is 821 km (510 mi, 444 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 MEM?
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. MEM is roughly west of CLT.
How is the CLT to MEM route written in code?
The pair is written CLT-MEM in IATA codes and KCLT-KMEM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is CLT (KCLT), Memphis International Airport is MEM (KMEM).
| CLT | MEM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charlotte Douglas International Airport | Memphis International Airport |
| ICAO code | KCLT | KMEM |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 748 ft | 341 ft |
| Rank by connections | #32 | #284 |
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.
MEM sits 407 ft (124 m) lower than CLT, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CLT to MEM
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 Memphis?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) are 821 km (510 mi, 444 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CLT to MEM?
A typical nonstop flight between CLT and MEM takes about 1h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MEM from CLT?
Memphis International Airport (MEM) lies roughly west of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
Which airlines fly CLT to MEM?
2 airlines appear on the CLT-MEM route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways.
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