CLT
Charlotte
United States
11,702 km
7,271 miles
NEJ
Nejjo
Ethiopia
Distance
11,702 km
7,271 mi / 6,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
66°
east northeast

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CLT NEJ
Airport Name Charlotte/Douglas International Airport Nejjo Airport
IATA Code CLT NEJ
ICAO Code KCLT HANJ
City Charlotte Nejjo
Country United States Ethiopia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 748 ft 6,150 ft
Coordinates 35.210000, -80.950000 9.550000, 35.470000

Charlotte (CLT) to Nejjo (NEJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States to Nejjo Airport (NEJ) in Nejjo, Ethiopia is 11,702 kilometers (7,271 miles / 6,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 04:19 in Charlotte, it's 12:19 in Nejjo. 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 5,402 feet between the two airports. Nejjo Airport sits higher than Charlotte/Douglas International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nejjo (NEJ) to Charlotte (CLT) follows a heading of 311° (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 Nejjo Airport (NEJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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