Gulf Shores to Charlotte (GUF–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

GUF Airport Page →
518 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 14m ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SDF Louisville 4h 25m G4 AA Louisville (SDF) to Charlotte flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 5h 1m G4 AA Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Charlotte flights
XNA Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers 5h 20m G4 AA Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers (XNA) to Charlotte flights
OKC Oklahoma City 6h 12m G4 AABA Oklahoma City (OKC) to Charlotte flights
SGF Springfield 6h 31m G4 AA Springfield (SGF) to Charlotte flights
MCI Kansas City 7h 18m G4 AABA Kansas City (MCI) to Charlotte flights
BNA Nashville 9h 29m G4 AAWN Nashville (BNA) to Charlotte flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville 10h 54m G4 AABAEJA Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Charlotte flights
HSV Huntsville 13h 13m G4 AAEJA Huntsville (HSV) to Charlotte flights
DSM Des Moines 14h 18m G4 AA Des Moines (DSM) to Charlotte flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Gulf Shores to Charlotte
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
518 mi 1h 25m nonstop +1h ahead

GUF–CLT has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GUF to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
381
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
GUF → CLT
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
56%
Return
CLT → GUF
27%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
27%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays →

Other ways to reach Charlotte from Gulf Shores

Nearby airports with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Metric GUF→CLT PNS→CLT MOB→CLT
Distance from GUF 32 mi 44 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights ~1 43 33
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 36m 2h 1m
Airports within 200 miles of GUF with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Charlotte is 1 hour ahead of Gulf Shores.
GUF: CDT · CLT: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Gulf Shores, it's 7:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
518 mi / 834 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m gate to gate.
Getting from CLT

No rail connects CLT to the city. Uber and Lyft to Uptown Charlotte cost $18–30 (15–20 minutes). Taxis are metered, slightly more expensive.CATS Route 5 bus runs to downtown ($2.20, 45 min). Rental cars are in an on-site facility attached to the terminal. The airport's single main terminal with concourses A–E is connected by an underground people mover; clear security at your concourse, not at the central checkpoint, to save time.

Charlotte Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Charlotte sits in a region with high storm frequency. Winters are generally mild (1–10°C) but ice storms hit 2–4 times per year and are highly disruptive since Charlotte has limited de-icing infrastructure.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most stable season. Snow is rare but the city is poorly equipped to handle it when it arrives.

GUF–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Gulf Shores to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance518 mi / 834 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GUF
IATA / ICAOGUF / KJKA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GUF to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from Jack Edwards National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take about 1h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 518 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Louisville Muhammad Ali, Cincinnati Northern Kentucky and Northwest Arkansas National.
Charlotte is 1 hour ahead of Gulf Shores.
Yes, return flights from CLT to GUF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PNS, MOB and VPS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GUF to CLT

Jack Edwards National Airport (GUF) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

GUF to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GUF to CLT is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 518 miles (834 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Louisville Muhammad Ali, Cincinnati Northern Kentucky and Northwest Arkansas National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pensacola (PNS), Mobile (MOB) and Valparaiso (VPS).