CLT
Charlotte
United States
10,784 km
6,701 miles
JIL
Jilin
China
Distance
10,784 km
6,701 mi / 5,823 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
341°
north northwest

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CLT JIL
Airport Name Charlotte/Douglas International Airport Jilin Airport
IATA Code CLT JIL
ICAO Code KCLT ZYJL
City Charlotte Jilin
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 748 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 35.210000, -80.950000 44.000000, 126.400000

Charlotte (CLT) to Jilin (JIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States to Jilin Airport (JIL) in Jilin, China is 10,784 kilometers (6,701 miles / 5,823 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 China. 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 22:02 in Charlotte, it's 11:02 in Jilin. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Jilin (JIL) to Charlotte (CLT) follows a heading of 22° (north 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 Jilin Airport (JIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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