Los Angeles to Charlotte

Flight distance, time and route map · LAX → CLT

The shortest path between the airports (great circle).
Distance3,413 km2,120 miles · 1,843 nautical miles
Flight time
about 4 h 45 min direct, estimated
Heading
east 77° at departure
Type
Domestic · medium-haul

Questions

How far is Los Angeles from Charlotte by plane?

The great-circle distance between Los Angeles International Airport and Charlotte Douglas International Airport is 3,413 km (2,120 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 Charlotte?

About 4 h 45 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 (77°) on the shortest path.

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