AKU
Aksu
China
11,299 km
7,021 miles
CLT
Charlotte
United States
Distance
11,299 km
7,021 mi / 6,101 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AKU CLT
Airport Name Aksu Airport Charlotte/Douglas International Airport
IATA Code AKU CLT
ICAO Code ZWAK KCLT
City Aksu Charlotte
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 0 ft 748 ft
Coordinates 41.260000, 80.290000 35.210000, -80.950000

Aksu (AKU) to Charlotte (CLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aksu Airport (AKU) in Aksu, China to Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States is 11,299 kilometers (7,021 miles / 6,101 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 13:47 in Aksu, it's 00:47 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 Aksu (AKU) follows a heading of 14° (north 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 Aksu Airport (AKU) and Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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