The flight distance from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States to Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport (IFN) in Isfahan, Iran is 10,999 kilometers (6,835 miles / 5,939 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:48 in Charlotte, it's 09:18 in Isfahan. With a 8.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,311 feet between the two airports. Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport sits higher than Charlotte/Douglas International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Isfahan (IFN) to Charlotte (CLT) follows a heading of 323° (northwest). 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 Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport (IFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.