# Distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Ningbo (NGB)

> 12,412 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,412 km / 7,712 mi / 6,702 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 339° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 20° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → China
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +12h (When it's 22:56 in Charlotte, it's 10:56 in Ningbo)
- **Elevation difference**: 735 ft (NGB 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

### [Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ngb-ningbo-ningbo-lishe-international-airport/1ef266e0-2018-62cc-88f4-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Ningbo, China
- ICAO: ZSNB
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 29.830000, 121.460000
- Elevation: 13 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 22:56 in Charlotte, it's 10:56 in Ningbo.
With a 12-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)
- [Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ngb-ningbo-ningbo-lishe-international-airport/1ef266e0-2018-62cc-88f4-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)