CLT
Charlotte
United States
12,655 km
7,863 miles
WJR
Wajir
Kenya
Distance
12,655 km
7,863 mi / 6,833 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CLT WJR
Airport Name Charlotte/Douglas International Airport Wajir Airport
IATA Code CLT WJR
ICAO Code KCLT HKWJ
City Charlotte Wajir
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 748 ft 770 ft
Coordinates 35.210000, -80.950000 1.730000, 40.090000

Charlotte (CLT) to Wajir (WJR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States to Wajir Airport (WJR) in Wajir, Kenya is 12,655 kilometers (7,863 miles / 6,833 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Kenya. 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 04:12 in Charlotte, it's 12:12 in Wajir. With a 8-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 Wajir (WJR) to Charlotte (CLT) follows a heading of 310° (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 Wajir Airport (WJR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.