CLT
Charlotte
United States
11,989 km
7,450 miles
LKG
Lokichoggio
Kenya
Distance
11,989 km
7,450 mi / 6,473 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CLT LKG
Airport Name Charlotte/Douglas International Airport Lokichoggio Airport
IATA Code CLT LKG
ICAO Code KCLT HKLK
City Charlotte Lokichoggio
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 748 ft 2,074 ft
Coordinates 35.210000, -80.950000 4.200000, 34.350000

Charlotte (CLT) to Lokichoggio (LKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States to Lokichoggio Airport (LKG) in Lokichoggio, Kenya is 11,989 kilometers (7,450 miles / 6,473 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 02:36 in Charlotte, it's 10:36 in Lokichoggio. 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 1,326 feet between the two airports. Lokichoggio Airport sits higher than Charlotte/Douglas International Airport.

The return flight from Lokichoggio (LKG) to Charlotte (CLT) follows a heading of 309° (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 Lokichoggio Airport (LKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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