CLT to SEA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is 3,660 km (2,275 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 5h 5m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (SEA to CLT).
How far is it from Charlotte to Seattle?
The great-circle distance between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is 3,660 km (2,275 mi, 1,977 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 SEA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 5h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SEA is roughly northwest of CLT.
How is the CLT to SEA route written in code?
The pair is written CLT-SEA in IATA codes and KCLT-KSEA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is CLT (KCLT), Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is SEA (KSEA).
| CLT | SEA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charlotte Douglas International Airport | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
| ICAO code | KCLT | KSEA |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 748 ft | 433 ft |
| Rank by connections | #32 | #67 |
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.
SEA sits 315 ft (96 m) lower than CLT, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CLT to SEA
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 Seattle?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are 3,660 km (2,275 mi, 1,977 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CLT to SEA?
A typical nonstop flight between CLT and SEA takes about 5h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SEA from CLT?
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) lies roughly northwest of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
Which airlines fly CLT to SEA?
2 airlines appear on the CLT-SEA route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways.
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