BAN
Basongo
DR Congo
11,318 km
7,032 miles
CLT
Charlotte
United States
Distance
11,318 km
7,032 mi / 6,111 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BAN CLT
Airport Name Basongo Airport Charlotte/Douglas International Airport
IATA Code BAN CLT
ICAO Code FZVR KCLT
City Basongo Charlotte
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/New_York
Elevation 1,640 ft 748 ft
Coordinates -4.320000, 20.430000 35.210000, -80.950000

Basongo (BAN) to Charlotte (CLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basongo Airport (BAN) in Basongo, DR Congo to Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States is 11,318 kilometers (7,032 miles / 6,111 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 DR Congo 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 13:55 in Basongo, it's 06:55 in Charlotte. With a 7-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 Basongo (BAN) follows a heading of 87° (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 Basongo Airport (BAN) and Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.