CLT
Charlotte
United States
9,935 km
6,173 miles
PLF
Pala
Chad
Distance
9,935 km
6,173 mi / 5,364 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
79°
east

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CLT PLF
Airport Name Charlotte/Douglas International Airport Pala Airport
IATA Code CLT PLF
ICAO Code KCLT FTTP
City Charlotte Pala
Country United States Chad
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 748 ft 1,532 ft
Coordinates 35.210000, -80.950000 9.380000, 14.930000

Charlotte (CLT) to Pala (PLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States to Pala Airport (PLF) in Pala, Chad is 9,935 kilometers (6,173 miles / 5,364 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 Chad. 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 06:06 in Charlotte, it's 12:06 in Pala. With a 6-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 Pala (PLF) to Charlotte (CLT) follows a heading of 306° (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 Pala Airport (PLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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