# Distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Mubatuba (DUK)

> 13,773 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,773 km / 8,558 mi / 7,437 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 103° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 295° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → South Africa
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Africa
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 18:01 in Charlotte, it's 00:01 in Mubatuba)
- **Elevation difference**: 538 ft (DUK 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

### [Mubatuba Airport (DUK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/duk-mubatuba-mubatuba-airport/1ef266de-d15d-68a4-91a1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Mubatuba, South Africa
- ICAO: FADK
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates: -28.370000, 32.250000
- Elevation: 210 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 18:01 in Charlotte, it's 00:01 in Mubatuba.
With a 6-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)
- [Mubatuba Airport (DUK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/duk-mubatuba-mubatuba-airport/1ef266de-d15d-68a4-91a1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)