Flights London → Charlotte
LHR → CLT
How long is the flight from London to Charlotte?
The flight from London (LHR) to Charlotte (CLT) takes about 8h 26m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects London to Charlotte, operating with an Airbus A330-300 aircraft. The destination airport in Charlotte sees a high volume of passengers annually, with over 47 million people passing through each year.
The London (LHR) → Charlotte (CLT) route is operated by American Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Charlotte the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Charlotte: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LHR) to Charlotte (CLT) heads west for about 6,409 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 26m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Charlotte it is 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
Airlines operating LHR-CLT
Airports
Frequently asked questions about LHR-CLT
The flight from London (LHR) to Charlotte (CLT) takes about 8h 26m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: American Airlines.
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The London-Charlotte route is about 6,409 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £520, barring extraordinary circumstances.
