ABD
Abadan
Iran
10,992 km
6,830 miles
CLT
Charlotte
United States
Distance
10,992 km
6,830 mi / 5,935 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABD CLT
Airport Name Abadan Airport Charlotte/Douglas International Airport
IATA Code ABD CLT
ICAO Code OIAA KCLT
City Abadan Charlotte
Country Iran United States
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/New_York
Elevation 10 ft 748 ft
Coordinates 30.370000, 48.230000 35.210000, -80.950000

Abadan (ABD) to Charlotte (CLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abadan Airport (ABD) in Abadan, Iran to Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States is 10,992 kilometers (6,830 miles / 5,935 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:23 in Abadan, it's 01:53 in Charlotte. With a 8.5-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 Abadan (ABD) follows a heading of 43° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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