CLT to PNS: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS) is 786 km (488 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 30m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (PNS to CLT).
How far is it from Charlotte to Pensacola?
The great-circle distance between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS) is 786 km (488 mi, 424 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 PNS?
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. PNS is roughly southwest of CLT.
How is the CLT to PNS route written in code?
The pair is written CLT-PNS in IATA codes and KCLT-KPNS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is CLT (KCLT), Pensacola International Airport is PNS (KPNS).
| CLT | PNS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charlotte Douglas International Airport | Pensacola International Airport |
| ICAO code | KCLT | KPNS |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 748 ft | 121 ft |
| Rank by connections | #32 | #567 |
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.
PNS sits 627 ft (191 m) lower than CLT, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CLT to PNS
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 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 |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: US.
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 Pensacola?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS) are 786 km (488 mi, 424 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CLT to PNS?
A typical nonstop flight between CLT and PNS takes about 1h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PNS from CLT?
Pensacola International Airport (PNS) lies roughly southwest of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
Which airlines fly CLT to PNS?
1 airline appear on the CLT-PNS route in the open dataset, including American Airlines.
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