Charlotte to Cary flights
Cary lies 197 km (122 mi) east of Charlotte, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 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 | Cary | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 911,311 | 159,769 |
| Elevation | 272 m (892 ft) | 152 m (499 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | CLT, 9 km out | RDU, 10 km out |
| Postal codes | 28201–28299 | 27511–27519 |
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 Cary
Cary is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Durham International Airport | RDU | 10 km (6 mi) | 10,000 ft | 435 ft |
| Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (regional) | FAY | 89 km (55 mi) | 7,709 ft | 189 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Cary from Charlotte?
197 km (122 mi) in a straight line, east of Charlotte.
How long does it take to get from Charlotte to Cary by air?
About 1 h, 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 Cary?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Which airports are used for Charlotte to Cary flights?
Typically Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU); Cary also has FAY.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.