CLT
Charlotte
United States
12,973 km
8,061 miles
HCM
Eil
Somalia
Distance
12,973 km
8,061 mi / 7,005 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CLT HCM
Airport Name Charlotte/Douglas International Airport Eil Airport
IATA Code CLT HCM
ICAO Code KCLT HCME
City Charlotte Eil
Country United States Somalia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 748 ft 812 ft
Coordinates 35.210000, -80.950000 7.920000, 49.800000

Charlotte (CLT) to Eil (HCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States to Eil Airport (HCM) in Eil, Somalia is 12,973 kilometers (8,061 miles / 7,005 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:43 in Charlotte, it's 18:43 in Eil. 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.

The return flight from Eil (HCM) to Charlotte (CLT) follows a heading of 316° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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