AKA
Ankang
China
12,393 km
7,701 miles
CLT
Charlotte
United States
Distance
12,393 km
7,701 mi / 6,692 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

AKA CLT
Airport Name Ankang Airport Charlotte/Douglas International Airport
IATA Code AKA CLT
ICAO Code ZLAK KCLT
City Ankang Charlotte
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 0 ft 748 ft
Coordinates 32.710000, 108.930000 35.210000, -80.950000

Ankang (AKA) to Charlotte (CLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ankang Airport (AKA) in Ankang, China to Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States is 12,393 kilometers (7,701 miles / 6,692 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 China 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 15:02 in Ankang, it's 02:02 in Charlotte. With a 13-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 Ankang (AKA) follows a heading of 351° (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 Ankang Airport (AKA) and Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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