AKF
Kufra
Libya
9,672 km
6,010 miles
CLT
Charlotte
United States
Distance
9,672 km
6,010 mi / 5,223 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AKF CLT
Airport Name Kufra Airport Charlotte/Douglas International Airport
IATA Code AKF CLT
ICAO Code HLKF KCLT
City Kufra Charlotte
Country Libya United States
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/New_York
Elevation 1,367 ft 748 ft
Coordinates 24.180000, 23.310000 35.210000, -80.950000

Kufra (AKF) to Charlotte (CLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kufra Airport (AKF) in Kufra, Libya to Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States is 9,672 kilometers (6,010 miles / 5,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:21 in Kufra, it's 15:21 in Charlotte. With a 7-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 Kufra (AKF) follows a heading of 62° (east 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 Kufra Airport (AKF) and Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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