The flight distance from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States to Tjilik Riwut Airport (PKY) in Palangkaraya-Kalimantan Tengah, Indonesia is 16,038 kilometers (9,966 miles / 8,660 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 Indonesia. 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 02:47 in Charlotte, it's 14:47 in Palangkaraya-Kalimantan Tengah. With a 12-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 Palangkaraya-Kalimantan Tengah (PKY) to Charlotte (CLT) follows a heading of 21° (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 Tjilik Riwut Airport (PKY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.