CBR
Canberra
Australia
15,513 km
9,639 miles
CLT
Charlotte
United States
Distance
15,513 km
9,639 mi / 8,376 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CBR CLT
Airport Name Canberra International Airport Charlotte/Douglas International Airport
IATA Code CBR CLT
ICAO Code YSCB KCLT
City Canberra Charlotte
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Sydney America/New_York
Elevation 1,886 ft 748 ft
Coordinates -35.310000, 149.200000 35.210000, -80.950000

Canberra (CBR) to Charlotte (CLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Canberra International Airport (CBR) in Canberra, Australia to Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States is 15,513 kilometers (9,639 miles / 8,376 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 Australia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:25 in Canberra, it's 02:25 in Charlotte. With a 16-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 1,138 feet between the two airports. Charlotte/Douglas International Airport sits lower than Canberra International Airport.

The return flight from Charlotte (CLT) to Canberra (CBR) follows a heading of 255° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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