CLT
Charlotte
United States
11,760 km
7,308 miles
PAJ
Parachinar
Pakistan
Distance
11,760 km
7,308 mi / 6,350 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/New_York
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CLT PAJ
Airport Name Charlotte/Douglas International Airport Parachinar Airport
IATA Code CLT PAJ
ICAO Code KCLT OPPC
City Charlotte Parachinar
Country United States Pakistan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Karachi
Elevation 748 ft 5,800 ft
Coordinates 35.210000, -80.950000 33.900000, 70.070000

Charlotte (CLT) to Parachinar (PAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States to Parachinar Airport (PAJ) in Parachinar, Pakistan is 11,760 kilometers (7,308 miles / 6,350 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:44 in Charlotte, it's 14:44 in Parachinar. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,052 feet between the two airports. Parachinar Airport sits higher than Charlotte/Douglas International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Parachinar (PAJ) to Charlotte (CLT) follows a heading of 336° (north 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 Parachinar Airport (PAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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