Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Private charter · GVL → TCL

Gainesville to Tuscaloosa

229 miles, about 1 hr 20 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Gainesville to Tuscaloosa, door to door faster.

Trade about 5 hours on the road for about 1 hr 20 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport in Gainesville to Tuscaloosa National Airport in Tuscaloosa, 229 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
229 mi
Flight
1 hr 20 min
Driving
5 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
GVLGainesvilleTCLTuscaloosa
GVL → TCL229 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 20 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers45 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Gainesville

Airports in Gainesville

  • GVL

    Regional airport

    Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport

    Gainesville · KGVL

    From downtown
    1 mi
    Longest runway
    5,496 ft

  • KJCA

    Regional airport

    Jackson County Airport

    Jefferson

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    5,210 ft

  • KAJR

    Regional airport

    Habersham County Airport

    Cornelia

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    5,503 ft

  • LZU

    Regional airport

    Gwinnett County Briscoe Field

    Lawrenceville · KLZU

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    6,001 ft

  • WDR

    Regional airport

    Barrow County Airport

    Winder · KWDR

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    5,202 ft

  • K9A0

    Regional airport

    Lumpkin County Wimpys Airport

    Dahlonega

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    3,090 ft

Arriving Tuscaloosa

Airports in Tuscaloosa

  • TCL

    Commercial airport

    Tuscaloosa National Airport

    Tuscaloosa · KTCL

    From downtown
    9 mi
    Longest runway
    6,498 ft

When you land

Things to do in Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa is home to the University of Alabama, the state’s flagship campus, and on fall Saturdays the Crimson Tide’s football program makes it one of the most famous college towns in the country. The university, its medical and research programs and the regional DCH health system are major employers, and the Mercedes-Benz plant in nearby Vance, the company’s first passenger-vehicle factory in the United States, anchors an automotive supply chain across the region. The Black Warrior River runs through town, with a riverwalk and parks along its banks.

  1. 01

    Bryant-Denny Stadium

    One of the largest stadiums in college football, home of the Crimson Tide holds more than 100,000 fans, and the Walk of Champions honors the program’s national titles.

  2. 02

    Paul W. Bryant Museum

    This museum on campus chronicles the history of Alabama football, with trophies, memorabilia and a replica of Coach Bryant’s office.

  3. 03

    University of Alabama Quad

    The heart of campus is surrounded by historic buildings and the Gorgas Library, with the Denny Chimes bell tower on its edge and game-day tailgates filling the lawn.

  4. 04

    Alabama Museum of Natural History

    In historic Smith Hall on campus, the museum displays fossils, minerals and natural history exhibits, including the Hodges meteorite, which struck a woman in 1954.

  5. 05

    Moundville Archaeological Park

    About 15 miles south, one of the largest Mississippian sites in North America preserves more than two dozen earthen mounds, with a museum of artifacts.

  6. 06

    Tuscaloosa Riverwalk

    A paved trail runs along the Black Warrior River near downtown, connecting parks and the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, which hosts concerts through the warmer months.

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Questions

Gainesville to Tuscaloosa flights

How long is a private flight from Gainesville to Tuscaloosa?

About 1 hr 20 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 229 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 5 hours.

Which airports do flights from Gainesville to Tuscaloosa use?

You can depart from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL), Jackson County Airport (KJCA), or Habersham County Airport (KAJR) and arrive at Tuscaloosa National Airport (TCL). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Gainesville to Tuscaloosa cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Gainesville and Tuscaloosa?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Tuscaloosa back to Gainesville are priced the same way.

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