# Distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Ikaria Island (JIK)

> 8,983 km · estimated flight time 12h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,983 km / 5,582 mi / 4,850 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 12h
- **Heading**: 50° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 308° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Greece
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +7h (When it's 03:08 in Charlotte, it's 10:08 in Ikaria Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 669 ft (JIK 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

### [Ikaria Airport (JIK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jik-ikaria-island-ikaria-airport/1ef266df-4df3-6f12-8eb5-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Ikaria Island, Greece
- ICAO: LGIK
- Timezone: Europe/Athens
- Coordinates: 37.680000, 26.350000
- Elevation: 79 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 03:08 in Charlotte, it's 10:08 in Ikaria Island.
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)
- [Ikaria Airport (JIK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jik-ikaria-island-ikaria-airport/1ef266df-4df3-6f12-8eb5-06bb2780ed98)
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