CLT to PHL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 721 km (448 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 25m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (PHL to CLT).
How far is it from Charlotte to Philadelphia?
The great-circle distance between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 721 km (448 mi, 390 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 PHL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PHL is roughly northeast of CLT.
How is the CLT to PHL route written in code?
The pair is written CLT-PHL in IATA codes and KCLT-KPHL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is CLT (KCLT), Philadelphia International Airport is PHL (KPHL).
| CLT | PHL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charlotte Douglas International Airport | Philadelphia International Airport |
| ICAO code | KCLT | KPHL |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 748 ft | 36 ft |
| Rank by connections | #32 | #33 |
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.
PHL sits 712 ft (217 m) lower than CLT, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CLT to PHL
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 Philadelphia?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are 721 km (448 mi, 390 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CLT to PHL?
A typical nonstop flight between CLT and PHL takes about 1h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PHL from CLT?
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) lies roughly northeast of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
Which airlines fly CLT to PHL?
2 airlines appear on the CLT-PHL route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways.
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