CLT
Charlotte
United States
12,919 km
8,027 miles
JGS
Ji'an
China
Distance
12,919 km
8,027 mi / 6,976 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
344°
north northwest

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CLT JGS
Airport Name Charlotte/Douglas International Airport Jinggangshan Airport
IATA Code CLT JGS
ICAO Code KCLT ZSGS
City Charlotte Ji'an
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 748 ft 281 ft
Coordinates 35.210000, -80.950000 26.860000, 114.740000

Charlotte (CLT) to Ji'an (JGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States to Jinggangshan Airport (JGS) in Ji'an, China is 12,919 kilometers (8,027 miles / 6,976 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:54 in Charlotte, it's 15:54 in Ji'an. With a 13-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 Ji'an (JGS) to Charlotte (CLT) follows a heading of 14° (north 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 Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Jinggangshan Airport (JGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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