CLT
Charlotte
United States
13,955 km
8,671 miles
ZBY
Sayaboury
Laos
Distance
13,955 km
8,671 mi / 7,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/New_York
Heading
357°
north

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CLT ZBY
Airport Name Charlotte/Douglas International Airport Sayaboury Airport
IATA Code CLT ZBY
ICAO Code KCLT VLSB
City Charlotte Sayaboury
Country United States Laos
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 748 ft 1,247 ft
Coordinates 35.210000, -80.950000 19.230000, 101.730000

Charlotte (CLT) to Sayaboury (ZBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States to Sayaboury Airport (ZBY) in Sayaboury, Laos is 13,955 kilometers (8,671 miles / 7,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 Laos. 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 04:34 in Charlotte, it's 16:34 in Sayaboury. 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 Sayaboury (ZBY) to Charlotte (CLT) follows a heading of 3° (north). 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 Sayaboury Airport (ZBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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