# Distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Kirensk (KCK)

> 9,642 km · estimated flight time 12h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 9,642 km / 5,991 mi / 5,206 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 12h
- **Heading**: 355° (north)
- **Return heading**: 7° (north)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Russia
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +12h (When it's 01:52 in Charlotte, it's 13:52 in Kirensk)
- **Elevation difference**: 748 ft (KCK 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

### [Kirensk Airport (KCK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kck-kirensk-kirensk-airport/1ef266df-e672-6504-af69-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kirensk, Russia
- ICAO: UIKK
- Timezone: Asia/Irkutsk
- Coordinates: 57.770000, 108.060000
- Elevation: 0 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 01:52 in Charlotte, it's 13:52 in Kirensk.
With a 12-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)
- [Kirensk Airport (KCK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kck-kirensk-kirensk-airport/1ef266df-e672-6504-af69-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)