CLT
Charlotte
United States
8,880 km
5,518 miles
FAV
Fakarava Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
8,880 km
5,518 mi / 4,795 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CLT FAV
Airport Name Charlotte/Douglas International Airport Fakarava Airport
IATA Code CLT FAV
ICAO Code KCLT NTGF
City Charlotte N/A
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 748 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 35.210000, -80.950000 -16.050000, -145.660000

Charlotte (CLT) to Fakarava Airport (FAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States to Fakarava Airport (FAV) in Fakarava Airport, French Polynesia is 8,880 kilometers (5,518 miles / 4,795 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:37 in Charlotte, it's 21:37 in Fakarava Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Fakarava Airport (FAV) to Charlotte (CLT) follows a heading of 49° (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 Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Fakarava Airport (FAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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