CLT to RSW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is 968 km (602 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 45m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (RSW to CLT).
How far is it from Charlotte to Fort Myers?
The great-circle distance between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is 968 km (602 mi, 523 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 RSW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. RSW is roughly south of CLT.
How is the CLT to RSW route written in code?
The pair is written CLT-RSW in IATA codes and KCLT-KRSW in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is CLT (KCLT), Southwest Florida International Airport is RSW (KRSW).
| CLT | RSW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charlotte Douglas International Airport | Southwest Florida International Airport |
| ICAO code | KCLT | KRSW |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 748 ft | 30 ft |
| Rank by connections | #32 | #254 |
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.
RSW sits 718 ft (219 m) lower than CLT, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CLT to RSW
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 Fort Myers?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) are 968 km (602 mi, 523 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CLT to RSW?
A typical nonstop flight between CLT and RSW takes about 1h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is RSW from CLT?
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) lies roughly south of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
Which airlines fly CLT to RSW?
2 airlines appear on the CLT-RSW route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways.
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