CLT
Charlotte
United States
781 km
486 miles
LAF
Lafayette
United States
Distance
781 km
486 mi / 422 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
319°
northwest

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CLT LAF
Airport Name Charlotte/Douglas International Airport Purdue University Airport
IATA Code CLT LAF
ICAO Code KCLT KLAF
City Charlotte Lafayette
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/New_York
Elevation 748 ft 606 ft
Coordinates 35.210000, -80.950000 40.410000, -86.940000

Charlotte (CLT) to Lafayette (LAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States to Purdue University Airport (LAF) in Lafayette, United States is 781 kilometers (486 miles / 422 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 03:47 in Charlotte, it's 03:47 in Lafayette.

The return flight from Lafayette (LAF) to Charlotte (CLT) follows a heading of 136° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Purdue University Airport (LAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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