# Distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Caloundra Airport (CUD)

> 14,842 km · estimated flight time 18h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 14,842 km / 9,223 mi / 8,014 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 18h
- **Heading**: 265° (west)
- **Return heading**: 66° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Australia
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +14h (When it's 00:26 in Charlotte, it's 14:26 in Caloundra Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 736 ft (CUD is lower than CLT)

## Airports

### [Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/clt-charlotte-charlottedouglas-international-airport/1ef266df-1448-633a-a635-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Charlotte, United States
- ICAO: KCLT
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Coordinates: 35.210000, -80.950000
- Elevation: 748 ft

### [Caloundra Airport (CUD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cud-caloundra-airport/1ef266e0-0839-6110-af4f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Caloundra Airport, Australia
- ICAO: YCDR
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Coordinates: -26.800000, 153.100000
- Elevation: 12 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 00:26 in Charlotte, it's 14:26 in Caloundra Airport.
With a 14-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/clt-charlotte-charlottedouglas-international-airport/1ef266df-1448-633a-a635-06bb2780ed98)
- [Caloundra Airport (CUD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cud-caloundra-airport/1ef266e0-0839-6110-af4f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)