Highlands, North Carolina

Private charter · KJZI → K1A5

Kiawah Island to Highlands

262 miles, about 1 hr 30 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Kiawah Island to Highlands, door to door faster.

Trade about 6 hours on the road for about 1 hr 30 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Charleston Executive Airport in Kiawah Island to Macon County Airport in Highlands, 262 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
262 mi
Flight
1 hr 30 min
Driving
6 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
KJZIKiawah IslandK1A5Highlands
KJZI → K1A5262 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 30 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers50 min

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

Departing Kiawah Island

Airports in Kiawah Island

  • KJZI

    Regional airport

    Charleston Executive Airport

    Johns Island

    From downtown
    7 mi
    Longest runway
    5,350 ft

  • CHS

    Major airport

    Charleston International Airport

    Charleston · KCHS

    From downtown
    20 mi
    Longest runway
    9,001 ft

  • KLRO

    Regional airport

    Mount Pleasant Regional Airport Faison Field

    Mount Pleasant

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    3,700 ft

Arriving Highlands

Airports in Highlands

  • K1A5

    Regional airport

    Macon County Airport

    Franklin

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    5,002 ft

  • K24A

    Regional airport

    Jackson County Airport

    Sylva

    From downtown
    18 mi
    Longest runway
    3,210 ft

When you land

Things to do in Highlands

Highlands sits on a plateau more than 4,000 feet up in the southern Blue Ridge, and together with neighboring Cashiers it has been a summer retreat for families from Atlanta, Charleston and the Deep South for well over a century. The area is known for its private golf and country clubs, upscale inns, art galleries, designer shops and fine restaurants, as well as for its waterfalls, granite domes and rhododendron forests. The economy revolves around second homes, hospitality, construction and the services that support seasonal residents.

  1. 01

    Main Street Highlands

    The town’s walkable main street holds galleries, boutiques, antiques shops and restaurants, along with the Old Edwards Inn and its spa.

  2. 02

    Dry Falls

    Along the scenic highway between Highlands and Franklin, a short trail leads behind this 65-foot waterfall, letting visitors walk beneath the curtain of water.

  3. 03

    Whiteside Mountain

    A loop trail climbs to the top of this towering granite mountain between Highlands and Cashiers, with cliffs that drop hundreds of feet and wide views over the forests below.

  4. 04

    Whitewater Falls

    Near the South Carolina line, Upper Whitewater Falls drops more than 400 feet, and an overlook a short walk from the parking area offers a dramatic view.

  5. 05

    Highlands Biological Station

    The station’s nature center and Highlands Botanical Garden introduce visitors to the remarkable plant and animal diversity of the southern Appalachians, with trails around a quiet lake.

  6. 06

    Cashiers and Lake Glenville

    The village of Cashiers offers shops, restaurants and historic sites, and nearby Lake Glenville, one of the highest lakes in the eastern U.S., is ideal for boating.

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Questions

Kiawah Island to Highlands flights

How long is a private flight from Kiawah Island to Highlands?

About 1 hr 30 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 262 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 6 hours.

Which airports do flights from Kiawah Island to Highlands use?

You can depart from Charleston Executive Airport (KJZI), Charleston International Airport (CHS), or Mount Pleasant Regional Airport Faison Field (KLRO) and arrive at Macon County Airport (K1A5) or Jackson County Airport (K24A). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Kiawah Island to Highlands 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 Kiawah Island and Highlands?

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

Return flight

Highlands to Kiawah Island

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