CLT
Charlotte
United States
12,805 km
7,957 miles
ILU
Kilaguni
Kenya
Distance
12,805 km
7,957 mi / 6,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CLT ILU
Airport Name Charlotte/Douglas International Airport Kilaguni Airport
IATA Code CLT ILU
ICAO Code KCLT HKKL
City Charlotte Kilaguni
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 748 ft 2,750 ft
Coordinates 35.210000, -80.950000 -2.910000, 38.070000

Charlotte (CLT) to Kilaguni (ILU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States to Kilaguni Airport (ILU) in Kilaguni, Kenya is 12,805 kilometers (7,957 miles / 6,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 United States with Kenya. 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 09:54 in Charlotte, it's 17:54 in Kilaguni. 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 2,002 feet between the two airports. Kilaguni Airport sits higher than Charlotte/Douglas International Airport.

The return flight from Kilaguni (ILU) to Charlotte (CLT) follows a heading of 308° (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 Kilaguni Airport (ILU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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