ASJ
Amami
Japan
12,242 km
7,607 miles
CLT
Charlotte
United States
Distance
12,242 km
7,607 mi / 6,610 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ASJ CLT
Airport Name Amami Airport Charlotte/Douglas International Airport
IATA Code ASJ CLT
ICAO Code RJKA KCLT
City Amami Charlotte
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/New_York
Elevation 27 ft 748 ft
Coordinates 28.430000, 129.710000 35.210000, -80.950000

Amami (ASJ) to Charlotte (CLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amami Airport (ASJ) in Amami, Japan to Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States is 12,242 kilometers (7,607 miles / 6,610 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 Japan 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 08:28 in Amami, it's 18:28 in Charlotte. With a 14-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 Amami (ASJ) follows a heading of 331° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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