# Distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Lokichoggio (LKG)

> 11,989 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,989 km / 7,450 mi / 6,473 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 71° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 309° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Kenya
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Africa
- **Time difference**: +7h (When it's 14:34 in Charlotte, it's 21:34 in Lokichoggio)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,326 ft (LKG 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

### [Lokichoggio Airport (LKG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lkg-lokichoggio-lokichoggio-airport/1ef266de-ec53-67b2-9a6a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Lokichoggio, Kenya
- ICAO: HKLK
- Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
- Coordinates: 4.200000, 34.350000
- Elevation: 2,074 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 14:34 in Charlotte, it's 21:34 in Lokichoggio.
With a 7-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)
- [Lokichoggio Airport (LKG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lkg-lokichoggio-lokichoggio-airport/1ef266de-ec53-67b2-9a6a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)