AKR
Akure
Nigeria
9,204 km
5,719 miles
CLT
Charlotte
United States
Distance
9,204 km
5,719 mi / 4,970 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
305°
northwest

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AKR CLT
Airport Name Akure Airport Charlotte/Douglas International Airport
IATA Code AKR CLT
ICAO Code DNAK KCLT
City Akure Charlotte
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/New_York
Elevation 1,100 ft 748 ft
Coordinates 7.250000, 5.300000 35.210000, -80.950000

Akure (AKR) to Charlotte (CLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akure Airport (AKR) in Akure, Nigeria to Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States is 9,204 kilometers (5,719 miles / 4,970 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Nigeria with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:08 in Akure, it's 09:08 in Charlotte. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Charlotte (CLT) to Akure (AKR) follows a heading of 86° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Akure Airport (AKR) and Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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