CLT
Charlotte
United States
12,850 km
7,985 miles
JEK
Lower Zambezi National Park
Zambia
Distance
12,850 km
7,985 mi / 6,939 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

CLT JEK
Airport Name Charlotte/Douglas International Airport Jeki Airstrip
IATA Code CLT JEK
ICAO Code KCLT FLJK
City Charlotte Lower Zambezi National Park
Country United States Zambia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 748 ft 4,462 ft
Coordinates 35.210000, -80.950000 -15.630000, 29.600000

Charlotte (CLT) to Lower Zambezi National Park (JEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States to Jeki Airstrip (JEK) in Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia is 12,850 kilometers (7,985 miles / 6,939 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 Zambia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:28 in Charlotte, it's 09:28 in Lower Zambezi National Park. With a 7-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 3,714 feet between the two airports. Jeki Airstrip sits higher than Charlotte/Douglas International Airport.

The return flight from Lower Zambezi National Park (JEK) to Charlotte (CLT) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Jeki Airstrip (JEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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