CLT
Charlotte
United States
13,470 km
8,370 miles
UTG
Quthing
Lesotho
Distance
13,470 km
8,370 mi / 7,273 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CLT UTG
Airport Name Charlotte/Douglas International Airport Quthing Airport
IATA Code CLT UTG
ICAO Code KCLT FXQG
City Charlotte Quthing
Country United States Lesotho
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Maseru
Elevation 748 ft 5,350 ft
Coordinates 35.210000, -80.950000 -30.410000, 27.690000

Charlotte (CLT) to Quthing (UTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States to Quthing Airport (UTG) in Quthing, Lesotho is 13,470 kilometers (8,370 miles / 7,273 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 Lesotho. 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 06:14 in Charlotte, it's 13:14 in Quthing. 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 4,602 feet between the two airports. Quthing 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 Quthing (UTG) to Charlotte (CLT) follows a heading of 295° (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 Quthing Airport (UTG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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