Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Charlotte (PWK–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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606 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 1w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private 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.

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CMH Columbus ~3h 59m AABA Columbus (CMH) to Charlotte flights
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Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Charlotte
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
606 mi 1h 23m nonstop +1h ahead

PWK–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 PWK to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
PWK → CLT
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
Return
CLT → PWK
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays →

Other ways to reach Charlotte from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling

Nearby airports with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Metric PWK→CLT ORD→CLT MDW→CLT
Distance from PWK 9 mi 24 mi
Nonstop airlines 19 4
Weekly flights ~1 327 20
Flight time 1h 23m 1h 50m 1h 34m
Airports within 200 miles of PWK with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Charlotte is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
PWK: CDT · CLT: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, it's 7:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
606 mi / 976 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 23m 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.

PWK–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance606 mi / 976 km
Flight time1h 23m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PWK
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PWK to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Executive Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take about 1h 23m gate to gate. The route covers 606 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Charlotte is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Yes, return flights from CLT to PWK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MDW and MKE. 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 PWK to CLT

Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PWK to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PWK to CLT is about 1 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 606 miles (976 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).