# Distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Dunhuang (DNH)

> 11,623 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,623 km / 7,222 mi / 6,276 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 3° (north)
- **Return heading**: 356° (north)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → China
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +12h (When it's 00:32 in Charlotte, it's 12:32 in Dunhuang)
- **Elevation difference**: 748 ft (DNH 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

### [Dunhuang Airport (DNH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dnh-dunhuang-dunhuang-airport/1ef266e0-1f03-6e36-978a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Dunhuang, China
- ICAO: ZLDH
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 40.160000, 94.810000
- Elevation: 0 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 00:32 in Charlotte, it's 12:32 in Dunhuang.
With a 12-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)
- [Dunhuang Airport (DNH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dnh-dunhuang-dunhuang-airport/1ef266e0-1f03-6e36-978a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)