CLT
Charlotte
United States
13,055 km
8,112 miles
PKW
Selebi Phikwe Airport
Botswana
Distance
13,055 km
8,112 mi / 7,049 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

CLT PKW
Airport Name Charlotte/Douglas International Airport Selebi Phikwe Airport
IATA Code CLT PKW
ICAO Code KCLT FBSP
City Charlotte N/A
Country United States Botswana
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 748 ft 2,925 ft
Coordinates 35.210000, -80.950000 -22.060000, 27.830000

Charlotte (CLT) to Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States to Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) in Selebi Phikwe Airport, Botswana is 13,055 kilometers (8,112 miles / 7,049 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 Botswana. 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 00:55 in Charlotte, it's 07:55 in Selebi Phikwe Airport. With a 7-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 2,177 feet between the two airports. Selebi Phikwe Airport sits higher than Charlotte/Douglas International Airport.

The return flight from Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) to Charlotte (CLT) follows a heading of 299° (west 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 Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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