CLT to SDF: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is 539 km (335 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 10m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (SDF to CLT).
How far is it from Charlotte to Louisville?
The great-circle distance between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is 539 km (335 mi, 291 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 SDF?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SDF is roughly northwest of CLT.
How is the CLT to SDF route written in code?
The pair is written CLT-SDF in IATA codes and KCLT-KSDF in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is CLT (KCLT), Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is SDF (KSDF).
| CLT | SDF | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charlotte Douglas International Airport | Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport |
| ICAO code | KCLT | KSDF |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 748 ft | 501 ft |
| Rank by connections | #32 | #363 |
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.
SDF sits 247 ft (75 m) lower than CLT, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CLT to SDF
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 Louisville?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are 539 km (335 mi, 291 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CLT to SDF?
A typical nonstop flight between CLT and SDF takes about 1h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SDF from CLT?
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) lies roughly northwest of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
Which airlines fly CLT to SDF?
2 airlines appear on the CLT-SDF route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways.
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