# Distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Lahad Datu (LDU)

> 15,108 km · estimated flight time 19h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,108 km / 9,388 mi / 8,158 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 19h
- **Heading**: 332° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 23° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Malaysia
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +12h (When it's 15:52 in Charlotte, it's 03:52 in Lahad Datu)
- **Elevation difference**: 703 ft (LDU 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

### [Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ldu-lahad-datu-lahad-datu-airport/1ef266df-fb72-6ff8-bfda-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Lahad Datu, Malaysia
- ICAO: WBKD
- Timezone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Coordinates: 5.030000, 118.320000
- Elevation: 45 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 15:52 in Charlotte, it's 03:52 in Lahad Datu.
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)
- [Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ldu-lahad-datu-lahad-datu-airport/1ef266df-fb72-6ff8-bfda-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)