# Distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Maradi (MFQ)

> 8,976 km · estimated flight time 12h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,976 km / 5,577 mi / 4,847 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 12h
- **Heading**: 80° (east)
- **Return heading**: 304° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Niger
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Africa
- **Time difference**: +5h (When it's 15:02 in Charlotte, it's 20:02 in Maradi)
- **Elevation difference**: 492 ft (MFQ 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

### [Maradi Airport (MFQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mfq-maradi-maradi-airport/1ef266de-b831-6f74-a7af-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Maradi, Niger
- ICAO: DRRM
- Timezone: Africa/Niamey
- Coordinates: 13.500000, 7.130000
- Elevation: 1,240 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 15:02 in Charlotte, it's 20:02 in Maradi.
The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/clt-charlotte-charlottedouglas-international-airport/1ef266df-1448-633a-a635-06bb2780ed98)
- [Maradi Airport (MFQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mfq-maradi-maradi-airport/1ef266de-b831-6f74-a7af-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)