ATL
Atlanta
United States
1,905 km
1,183 miles
FCS
Fort Carson
United States
Distance
1,905 km
1,183 mi / 1,028 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/New_York
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ATL FCS
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport
IATA Code ATL FCS
ICAO Code KATL KFCS
City Atlanta Fort Carson
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Denver
Elevation 1,026 ft 5,874 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 38.680000, -104.760000

Atlanta (ATL) to Fort Carson (FCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) in Fort Carson, United States is 1,905 kilometers (1,183 miles / 1,028 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 06:08 in Atlanta, it's 04:08 in Fort Carson.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,848 feet between the two airports. Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport sits higher than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Fort Carson (FCS) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 101° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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