# Distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Tolanaro (FTU)

> 14,937 km · estimated flight time 19h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 14,937 km / 9,282 mi / 8,066 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 19h
- **Heading**: 92° (east)
- **Return heading**: 296° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Madagascar
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Africa
- **Time difference**: +7h (When it's 02:45 in Charlotte, it's 09:45 in Tolanaro)
- **Elevation difference**: 719 ft (FTU 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

### [Tolanaro Airport (FTU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ftu-tolanaro-tolanaro-airport/1ef266de-dc2a-6e26-9938-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Tolanaro, Madagascar
- ICAO: FMSD
- Timezone: Indian/Antananarivo
- Coordinates: -25.040000, 46.960000
- Elevation: 29 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 02:45 in Charlotte, it's 09:45 in Tolanaro.
With a 7-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)
- [Tolanaro Airport (FTU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ftu-tolanaro-tolanaro-airport/1ef266de-dc2a-6e26-9938-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)