# Distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Manja (MJA)

> 14,514 km · estimated flight time 18h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 14,514 km / 9,019 mi / 7,837 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 18h
- **Heading**: 89° (east)
- **Return heading**: 299° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Madagascar
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Africa
- **Time difference**: +7h (When it's 10:29 in Charlotte, it's 17:29 in Manja)
- **Elevation difference**: 39 ft (MJA 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

### [Manja Airport (MJA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mja-manja-manja-airport/1ef266de-dc3e-6796-b0d3-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Manja, Madagascar
- ICAO: FMSJ
- Timezone: Indian/Antananarivo
- Coordinates: -21.430000, 44.320000
- Elevation: 787 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 10:29 in Charlotte, it's 17:29 in Manja.
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)
- [Manja Airport (MJA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mja-manja-manja-airport/1ef266de-dc3e-6796-b0d3-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)