Flights to Charlotte
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Charlotte is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA, 22 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Douglas International Airport | CLT | 9 km (6 mi) | 10,000 ft | 748 ft |
| Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (regional) | USA | 22 km (14 mi) | 7,402 ft | 705 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,000 ft, CLT can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 748 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Charlotte
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte to New York City | United States | 855 km (531 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Charlotte to Toronto | Canada | 951 km (591 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Charlotte to Brooklyn | United States | 853 km (530 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Charlotte to Chicago | United States | 944 km (587 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Charlotte to Queens | United States | 863 km (536 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Charlotte to Houston | United States | 1,489 km (925 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Charlotte to Havana | Cuba | 1,353 km (841 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Charlotte to Montréal | Canada | 1,297 km (806 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Charlotte to Philadelphia | United States | 725 km (451 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Charlotte to Manhattan | United States | 862 km (536 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Charlotte to The Bronx | United States | 874 km (543 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Charlotte to Dallas | United States | 1,495 km (929 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Charlotte to Ottawa | Canada | 1,213 km (754 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Charlotte to Jacksonville | United States | 550 km (341 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Charlotte to Columbus | United States | 560 km (348 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Charlotte to Indianapolis | United States | 689 km (428 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Charlotte to Mississauga | Canada | 934 km (580 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Charlotte to Washington | United States | 529 km (329 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Charlotte to Nashville | United States | 546 km (340 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Charlotte to Brampton | Canada | 945 km (587 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Charlotte to Boston | United States | 1,159 km (720 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Charlotte to Detroit | United States | 813 km (505 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Charlotte to Shanghai | China | 12,267 km (7,623 mi) | about 16 h 29 min |
| Charlotte to Chongqing | China | 12,769 km (7,935 mi) | about 17 h 7 min |
| Charlotte to Chengdu | China | 12,670 km (7,873 mi) | about 17 h |
| Charlotte to Beijing | China | 11,476 km (7,131 mi) | about 15 h 28 min |
| Charlotte to Guangzhou | China | 13,360 km (8,301 mi) | about 17 h 53 min |
| Charlotte to Shenzhen | China | 13,401 km (8,327 mi) | about 17 h 56 min |
| Charlotte to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,920 km (5,543 mi) | about 12 h 11 min |
| Charlotte to Tianjin | China | 11,541 km (7,171 mi) | about 15 h 33 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Charlotte?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is the closest large airport at 9 km (6 mi). The others, USA, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is CLT from Charlotte city centre?
9 km (6 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Charlotte on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.