# Distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Galena (GAL)

> 5,861 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,861 km / 3,642 mi / 3,164 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 329° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 85° (east)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: Domestic (United States)
- **Time difference**: -4h (When it's 01:36 in Charlotte, it's 21:36 in Galena)
- **Elevation difference**: 594 ft (GAL is lower than CLT)

## Airports

### [Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/clt-charlotte-charlottedouglas-international-airport/1ef266df-1448-633a-a635-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Charlotte, United States
- ICAO: KCLT
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Coordinates: 35.210000, -80.950000
- Elevation: 748 ft

### [Edward G Pitka Sr Airport (GAL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gal-galena-edward-g-pitka-sr-airport/1ef266df-8674-6a26-99ae-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Galena, United States
- ICAO: PAGA
- Timezone: America/Anchorage
- Coordinates: 64.740000, -156.930000
- Elevation: 154 ft

## Route notes

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 01:36 in Charlotte, it's 21:36 in Galena.
The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/clt-charlotte-charlottedouglas-international-airport/1ef266df-1448-633a-a635-06bb2780ed98)
- [Edward G Pitka Sr Airport (GAL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gal-galena-edward-g-pitka-sr-airport/1ef266df-8674-6a26-99ae-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)