CLT
Charlotte
United States
11,362 km
7,060 miles
KWH
Khwahan
Afghanistan
Distance
11,362 km
7,060 mi / 6,135 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/New_York
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CLT KWH
Airport Name Charlotte/Douglas International Airport Khwahan Airport
IATA Code CLT KWH
ICAO Code KCLT OAHN
City Charlotte Khwahan
Country United States Afghanistan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kabul
Elevation 748 ft 3,593 ft
Coordinates 35.210000, -80.950000 37.880000, 70.220000

Charlotte (CLT) to Khwahan (KWH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States to Khwahan Airport (KWH) in Khwahan, Afghanistan is 11,362 kilometers (7,060 miles / 6,135 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 Afghanistan. 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 02:35 in Charlotte, it's 12:05 in Khwahan. With a 9.5-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 2,845 feet between the two airports. Khwahan Airport sits higher than Charlotte/Douglas International Airport.

The return flight from Khwahan (KWH) to Charlotte (CLT) follows a heading of 336° (north 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 Khwahan Airport (KWH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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