CLT
Charlotte
United States
11,485 km
7,137 miles
TSH
Tshikapa
DR Congo
Distance
11,485 km
7,137 mi / 6,202 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
89°
east

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CLT TSH
Airport Name Charlotte/Douglas International Airport Tshikapa Airport
IATA Code CLT TSH
ICAO Code KCLT FZUK
City Charlotte Tshikapa
Country United States DR Congo
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 748 ft 1,595 ft
Coordinates 35.210000, -80.950000 -6.440000, 20.790000

Charlotte (CLT) to Tshikapa (TSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States to Tshikapa Airport (TSH) in Tshikapa, DR Congo is 11,485 kilometers (7,137 miles / 6,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 DR Congo. 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 14:40 in Charlotte, it's 21:40 in Tshikapa. 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.

The return flight from Tshikapa (TSH) to Charlotte (CLT) follows a heading of 305° (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 Tshikapa Airport (TSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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