Highlands, North Carolina

Private charter · MEO → K1A5

Outer Banks to Highlands

437 miles, about 2 hr 30 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Outer Banks to Highlands, door to door faster.

Trade about 9½ hours on the road for about 2 hr 30 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Dare County Regional Airport in Outer Banks to Macon County Airport in Highlands, 437 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
437 mi
Flight
2 hr 30 min
Driving
9½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
MEOOuter BanksK1A5Highlands
MEO → K1A5437 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers2 hr 30 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr 20 min

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

Departing Outer Banks

Airports in Outer Banks

  • MEO

    Regional airport

    Dare County Regional Airport

    Manteo · KMQI

    From downtown
    8 mi
    Longest runway
    4,306 ft

  • FFA

    Regional airport

    First Flight Airport

    Kill Devil Hills · KFFA

    From downtown
    Under 1 mi
    Longest runway
    3,000 ft

  • DUF

    Regional airport

    Pine Island Airport

    Corolla

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    3,450 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

Outer Banks to Highlands flights

How long is a private flight from Outer Banks to Highlands?

About 2 hr 30 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 437 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 9½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Outer Banks to Highlands use?

You can depart from Dare County Regional Airport (MEO), First Flight Airport (FFA), or Pine Island Airport (DUF) 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 Outer Banks 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 Outer Banks and Highlands?

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

Return flight

Highlands to Outer Banks

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