# Distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Ablow (MTV)

> 12,805 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,805 km / 7,957 mi / 6,914 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 271° (west)
- **Return heading**: 57° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Vanuatu
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +15h (When it's 08:57 in Charlotte, it's 23:57 in Ablow)
- **Elevation difference**: 685 ft (MTV is lower 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

### [Mota Lava Airport (MTV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mtv-ablow-mota-lava-airport/1ef266df-746f-6a38-8427-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Ablow, Vanuatu
- ICAO: NVSA
- Timezone: Pacific/Efate
- Coordinates: -13.670000, 167.710000
- Elevation: 63 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 08:57 in Charlotte, it's 23:57 in Ablow.
With a 15-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)
- [Mota Lava Airport (MTV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mtv-ablow-mota-lava-airport/1ef266df-746f-6a38-8427-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)