Los Angeles to Charleston

Flight distance, time and route map · LAX → CHS

The shortest path between the airports (great circle).
Distance3,542 km2,201 miles · 1,913 nautical miles
Flight time
about 4 h 55 min direct, estimated
Heading
east 81° at departure
Type
Domestic · medium-haul

Questions

How far is Los Angeles from Charleston by plane?

The great-circle distance between Los Angeles International Airport and Charleston International Airport is 3,542 km (2,201 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Charleston?

About 4 h 55 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Los Angeles heading east (81°) on the shortest path.

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