CLT
Charlotte
United States
1,047 km
650 miles
MSY
New Orleans
United States
Distance
1,047 km
650 mi / 565 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
239°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CLT MSY
Airport Name Charlotte/Douglas International Airport Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA Code CLT MSY
ICAO Code KCLT KMSY
City Charlotte New Orleans
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 748 ft 4 ft
Coordinates 35.210000, -80.950000 29.990000, -90.260000

Charlotte (CLT) to New Orleans (MSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) in New Orleans, United States is 1,047 kilometers (650 miles / 565 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 00:03 in Charlotte, it's 23:03 in New Orleans.

The return flight from New Orleans (MSY) to Charlotte (CLT) follows a heading of 54° (northeast). 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 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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