AAU
Asau
Samoa
11,018 km
6,846 miles
CLT
Charlotte
United States
Distance
11,018 km
6,846 mi / 5,949 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
56°
northeast

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AAU CLT
Airport Name Asau Airport Charlotte/Douglas International Airport
IATA Code AAU CLT
ICAO Code NSAU KCLT
City Asau Charlotte
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/New_York
Elevation 0 ft 748 ft
Coordinates -13.510000, -172.630000 35.210000, -80.950000

Asau (AAU) to Charlotte (CLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asau Airport (AAU) in Asau, Samoa to Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States is 11,018 kilometers (6,846 miles / 5,949 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Samoa with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:17 in Asau, it's 02:17 in Charlotte. With a 18-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 Charlotte (CLT) to Asau (AAU) follows a heading of 260° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Asau Airport (AAU) and Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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