Charleston to Los Angeles

Flight distance, time and route map · CHS → LAX

The shortest path between the airports (great circle).
Distance3,542 km2,201 miles · 1,913 nautical miles
Flight time
about 4 h 55 min direct, estimated
Heading
west 283° at departure
Type
Domestic · medium-haul

Questions

How far is Charleston from Los Angeles by plane?

The great-circle distance between Charleston International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport is 3,542 km (2,201 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Charleston to Los Angeles?

About 4 h 55 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Charleston heading west (283°) on the shortest path.

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