CLT
Charlotte
United States
11,193 km
6,955 miles
LUS
Lusanga
DR Congo
Distance
11,193 km
6,955 mi / 6,044 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
88°
east

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CLT LUS
Airport Name Charlotte/Douglas International Airport Lusanga Airport
IATA Code CLT LUS
ICAO Code KCLT FZCE
City Charlotte Lusanga
Country United States DR Congo
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 748 ft 1,365 ft
Coordinates 35.210000, -80.950000 -4.800000, 18.720000

Charlotte (CLT) to Lusanga (LUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States to Lusanga Airport (LUS) in Lusanga, DR Congo is 11,193 kilometers (6,955 miles / 6,044 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 DR Congo. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:06 in Charlotte, it's 05:06 in Lusanga. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Lusanga (LUS) to Charlotte (CLT) follows a heading of 305° (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 Lusanga Airport (LUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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