CLT to SFO Route Guide
Charlotte, United States → San Francisco, United States
Quick answer
KCLT (Charlotte, United States) to KSFO (San Francisco, United States) is a 1,991 NM (3,687 km / 2,291 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 287° (WNW). Typical cruise altitude FL350, expected flight time 4h 50m, common aircraft: Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo.
Distance
1,991 NM
3,687 km / 2,291 mi
Initial Bearing
287° (WNW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL350
35,000 ft
Block Time
4h 50m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
7,473 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
748 ft
KCLT
Arrival Elevation
13 ft
KSFO
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 1,991 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 737-800
- Airbus A320neo
- Airbus A321neo
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
Weather considerations
Pilots flying CLT-SFO should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between CLT and SFO?
1,991 nautical miles (3,687 km / 2,291 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Charlotte to San Francisco?
Approximately 4h 50m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly CLT-SFO?
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?
287° true (WNW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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