CLT
Charlotte
United States
6,746 km
4,191 miles
LWR
Leeuwarden
Netherlands
Distance
6,746 km
4,191 mi / 3,642 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
43°
northeast

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CLT LWR
Airport Name Charlotte/Douglas International Airport Leeuwarden Air Base
IATA Code CLT LWR
ICAO Code KCLT EHLW
City Charlotte Leeuwarden
Country United States Netherlands
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 748 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 35.210000, -80.950000 53.230000, 5.760000

Charlotte (CLT) to Leeuwarden (LWR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States to Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) in Leeuwarden, Netherlands is 6,746 kilometers (4,191 miles / 3,642 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Netherlands. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:30 in Charlotte, it's 08:30 in Leeuwarden. 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 Leeuwarden (LWR) to Charlotte (CLT) follows a heading of 291° (west 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 Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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