CLT to TYS: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is 284 km (176 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 50m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (TYS to CLT).
How far is it from Charlotte to Knoxville/Maryville?
The great-circle distance between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is 284 km (176 mi, 153 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 TYS?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. TYS is roughly west of CLT.
How is the CLT to TYS route written in code?
The pair is written CLT-TYS in IATA codes and KCLT-KTYS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is CLT (KCLT), McGhee Tyson Airport is TYS (KTYS).
| CLT | TYS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charlotte Douglas International Airport | McGhee Tyson Airport |
| ICAO code | KCLT | KTYS |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 748 ft | 981 ft |
| Rank by connections | #32 | #452 |
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.
TYS sits 233 ft (71 m) higher than CLT, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CLT to TYS
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 Knoxville/Maryville?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) are 284 km (176 mi, 153 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CLT to TYS?
A typical nonstop flight between CLT and TYS takes about 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is TYS from CLT?
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) lies roughly west of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
Which airlines fly CLT to TYS?
2 airlines appear on the CLT-TYS route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways.
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