BIB
Baidoa
Somalia
12,853 km
7,986 miles
CLT
Charlotte
United States
Distance
12,853 km
7,986 mi / 6,940 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BIB CLT
Airport Name Baidoa Airport Charlotte/Douglas International Airport
IATA Code BIB CLT
ICAO Code HCMB KCLT
City Baidoa Charlotte
Country Somalia United States
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/New_York
Elevation 1,820 ft 748 ft
Coordinates 3.100000, 43.630000 35.210000, -80.950000

Baidoa (BIB) to Charlotte (CLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baidoa Airport (BIB) in Baidoa, Somalia to Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States is 12,853 kilometers (7,986 miles / 6,940 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 08:43 in Baidoa, it's 00:43 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,072 feet between the two airports. Charlotte/Douglas International Airport sits lower than Baidoa Airport.

The return flight from Charlotte (CLT) to Baidoa (BIB) follows a heading of 66° (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 Baidoa Airport (BIB) and Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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