# Distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Kabalo (KBO)

> 12,018 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,018 km / 7,468 mi / 6,489 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 85° (east)
- **Return heading**: 305° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → DR Congo
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Africa
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 00:18 in Charlotte, it's 06:18 in Kabalo)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,092 ft (KBO is higher 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

### [Kabalo Airport (KBO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kbo-kabalo-kabalo-airport/1ef266de-e519-6302-b5de-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kabalo, DR Congo
- ICAO: FZRM
- Timezone: Africa/Lubumbashi
- Coordinates: -6.080000, 26.920000
- Elevation: 1,840 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 00:18 in Charlotte, it's 06:18 in Kabalo.
With a 6-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)
- [Kabalo Airport (KBO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kbo-kabalo-kabalo-airport/1ef266de-e519-6302-b5de-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)