CLT
Charlotte
United States
10,933 km
6,793 miles
KRY
Karamay
China
Distance
10,933 km
6,793 mi / 5,903 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
10°
north

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CLT KRY
Airport Name Charlotte/Douglas International Airport Karamay Airport
IATA Code CLT KRY
ICAO Code KCLT ZWKM
City Charlotte Karamay
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 748 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 35.210000, -80.950000 45.470000, 84.950000

Charlotte (CLT) to Karamay (KRY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States to Karamay Airport (KRY) in Karamay, China is 10,933 kilometers (6,793 miles / 5,903 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 12:33 in Charlotte, it's 01:33 in Karamay. 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 Karamay (KRY) to Charlotte (CLT) follows a heading of 348° (north 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 Karamay Airport (KRY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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