ARK
Arusha
Tanzania
12,710 km
7,897 miles
CLT
Charlotte
United States
Distance
12,710 km
7,897 mi / 6,863 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ARK CLT
Airport Name Arusha Airport Charlotte/Douglas International Airport
IATA Code ARK CLT
ICAO Code HTAR KCLT
City Arusha Charlotte
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/New_York
Elevation 4,550 ft 748 ft
Coordinates -3.370000, 36.630000 35.210000, -80.950000

Arusha (ARK) to Charlotte (CLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arusha Airport (ARK) in Arusha, Tanzania to Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States is 12,710 kilometers (7,897 miles / 6,863 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 Tanzania 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 13:18 in Arusha, it's 05:18 in Charlotte. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,802 feet between the two airports. Charlotte/Douglas International Airport sits lower than Arusha Airport.

The return flight from Charlotte (CLT) to Arusha (ARK) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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