CLT to SAN: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 3,335 km (2,073 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 40m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (SAN to CLT).
How far is it from Charlotte to San Diego?
The great-circle distance between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 3,335 km (2,073 mi, 1,801 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 SAN?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SAN is roughly west of CLT.
How is the CLT to SAN route written in code?
The pair is written CLT-SAN in IATA codes and KCLT-KSAN in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is CLT (KCLT), San Diego International Airport is SAN (KSAN).
| CLT | SAN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charlotte Douglas International Airport | San Diego International Airport |
| ICAO code | KCLT | KSAN |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 748 ft | 17 ft |
| Rank by connections | #32 | #133 |
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.
SAN sits 731 ft (223 m) lower than CLT, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CLT to SAN
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 San Diego?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are 3,335 km (2,073 mi, 1,801 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CLT to SAN?
A typical nonstop flight between CLT and SAN takes about 4h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SAN from CLT?
San Diego International Airport (SAN) lies roughly west of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
Which airlines fly CLT to SAN?
2 airlines appear on the CLT-SAN route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways.
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