California to North Carolina Flight Duration

Find flight duration times from California to North Carolina, compare live flight prices and book your tickets.

What is the flight duration from California to North Carolina?
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Average flight time is 5 hours 35 minutes

The fastest flight time from California to North Carolina is 5 hours 35 minutes

California to North Carolina flight duration breakdown

Average flight duration 5 hours 35 minutes
Shortest flight duration Not available
Longest flight duration Not available
The average flight time from California to North Carolina is 5 hours 35 minutes. However, the duration of flights can differ depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air. This means individual flight times can be quicker, but on occasion, they can also be longer.

The distance from California to North Carolina is 2,235 miles / 3,596 km

California airports

There are a number of airports nearby that fly to North Carolina: Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), San Jose International Airport (SJC), Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), Oakland International Airport (OAK) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

North Carolina airports

There are a number of airports nearby that fly to California: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY), Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO), Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), Wilmington International Airport (ILM), Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) and Richmond Airport (RIC).

We found some additional routes that may be of interest to you: Texas to North Carolina, California to Virginia, California to Maryland and California to Kentucky.

California & North Carolina local times and timezones

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PST -08:00
EST -05:00
North Carolina
California, United States is 3 hours behind of North Carolina, United States

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California to North Carolina FAQs

How long does it take to fly from California to North Carolina?

On average, the flight time from California to North Carolina is 5 hours 35 minutes. But remember, flight times can vary slightly depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air.

This means that your flight from California to North Carolina could be longer or shorter than the average flight time.
What is the distance between California and North Carolina?

The distance between California and North Carolina is 2,235 miles or 3,596 km.
What is the shortest flight duration from California to North Carolina?

The shortest flight time from California to North Carolina is 5 hours 35 minutes. However, flight times can vary depending on weather conditions, air congestion and flight path, so this time is never guaranteed.
Can I fly from California to North Carolina?

The average flight time from California to North Carolina is 5 hours 35 minutes. Check ticket prices and review carrier requirements carefully before booking your trip.
What is the timezone difference between California and North Carolina?

The time zone difference between California and North Carolina is -3 hours.