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AA 5040 Birmingham to Charlotte Flight Status

American Airlines Flight AA5040 from Birmingham Shuttlesworth International Airport BHM to Charlotte Douglas International Airport CLT is not scheduled for today July 18th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on December 2nd, 2025.
Check the table below for AA5040's most recent flight history:

AA 5040 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Dec 02 17:21 19:13
Landed
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Dec 01 16:47 19:28
Cancelled
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Nov 30 17:45 19:42
Landed
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Nov 29 19:04 20:59
Delayed
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Nov 28 17:12 19:11
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American Airlines AA 5040 Birmingham to Charlotte Flight Information

American Airlines Flight AA5040 connects Birmingham, United States to Charlotte, United States, taking off from Birmingham Shuttlesworth International Airport BHM and landing at Charlotte Douglas International Airport CLT.

How long is the AA5040 flight from Birmingham to Charlotte?

The average flight time from Birmingham to Charlotte is 55 minutes. The flight distance is 564 km / 350 miles and the average flight speed is 580 km/h / 360 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of American Airlines Flight AA5040 Birmingham to Charlotte?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for American Airlines Flight AA5040 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest AA5040 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 19:13.

How else can the flight AA5040 be referenced as?

This American Airlines flight can also be referenced as AAL5040, AA 5040, AAL 5040.

How often is flight AA5040 delayed?

On average, 20% of all AA5040 flights are delayed. The average delay is 52 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled AA5040 flight or baggage issues?

If your AA5040 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

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AA5040 and Birmingham BHM to Charlotte CLT Flights

Other flights departing from Birmingham BHM: AA5079, AA5051, AA3237, AA5048

Other flights arriving at Charlotte CLT: AA370, AA1451, AA2674, AA2138

All flights connecting Birmingham BHM to Charlotte CLT.

AA5040 American Airlines Flight: Birmingham to Charlotte Route Map

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