# Distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Livingstone (LVI)

> 12,635 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,635 km / 7,851 mi / 6,823 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 96° (east)
- **Return heading**: 301° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Zambia
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Africa
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 06:06 in Charlotte, it's 12:06 in Livingstone)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,554 ft (LVI 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

### [Livingstone Airport (LVI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lvi-livingstone-livingstone-airport/1ef266de-daa2-6dec-bd20-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Livingstone, Zambia
- ICAO: FLLI
- Timezone: Africa/Lusaka
- Coordinates: -17.820000, 25.820000
- Elevation: 3,302 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 06:06 in Charlotte, it's 12:06 in Livingstone.
With a 6-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)
- [Livingstone Airport (LVI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lvi-livingstone-livingstone-airport/1ef266de-daa2-6dec-bd20-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)