ALU
Alula
Somalia
12,715 km
7,901 miles
CLT
Charlotte
United States
Distance
12,715 km
7,901 mi / 6,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ALU CLT
Airport Name Alula Airport Charlotte/Douglas International Airport
IATA Code ALU CLT
ICAO Code HCMA KCLT
City Alula Charlotte
Country Somalia United States
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/New_York
Elevation 6 ft 748 ft
Coordinates 11.960000, 50.750000 35.210000, -80.950000

Alula (ALU) to Charlotte (CLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alula Airport (ALU) in Alula, Somalia to Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States is 12,715 kilometers (7,901 miles / 6,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Somalia 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 14:07 in Alula, it's 06:07 in Charlotte. With a 8-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 Alula (ALU) follows a heading of 53° (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 Alula Airport (ALU) and Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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