Charlotte to Metairie flights
Metairie lies 1,048 km (651 mi) south-west of Charlotte, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 6 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Charlotte | Metairie | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 911,311 | 138,481 |
| Elevation | 272 m (892 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | CLT, 9 km out | MSY, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | 28201–28299 | 70001–70060 |
Clocks in Metairie are 1 h behind Charlotte right now, so a 2 h 6 min journey lands only 1 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Charlotte
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).
Arriving in Metairie
Metairie is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,104-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport | MSY | 11 km (7 mi) | 10,104 ft | 4 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Metairie from Charlotte?
1,048 km (651 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Charlotte.
How long does it take to get from Charlotte to Metairie by air?
About 2 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Charlotte and Metairie?
Metairie is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Which airports are used for Charlotte to Metairie flights?
Typically Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
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.