CLT to LAX Route Guide
Charlotte, United States → Los Angeles, United States
Quick answer
KCLT (Charlotte, United States) to KLAX (Los Angeles, United States) is a 1,843 NM (3,413 km / 2,121 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 279° (W). Typical cruise altitude FL350, expected flight time 4h 31m, common aircraft: Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo.
Distance
1,843 NM
3,413 km / 2,121 mi
Initial Bearing
279° (W)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL350
35,000 ft
Block Time
4h 31m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
7,029 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
748 ft
KCLT
Arrival Elevation
128 ft
KLAX
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 1,843 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 737-800
- Airbus A320neo
- Airbus A321neo
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
Weather considerations
Pilots flying CLT-LAX should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between CLT and LAX?
1,843 nautical miles (3,413 km / 2,121 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Charlotte to Los Angeles?
Approximately 4h 31m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly CLT-LAX?
Common types include Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo, Boeing 737 MAX 8 depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL350 (35,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
279° true (W). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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