CLT
Charlotte
United States
12,920 km
8,028 miles
PBJ
Paama Island
Vanuatu
Distance
12,920 km
8,028 mi / 6,976 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
268°
west

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CLT PBJ
Airport Name Charlotte/Douglas International Airport Tavie Airport
IATA Code CLT PBJ
ICAO Code KCLT NVSI
City Charlotte Paama Island
Country United States Vanuatu
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Efate
Elevation 748 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 35.210000, -80.950000 -16.440000, 168.260000

Charlotte (CLT) to Paama Island (PBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States to Tavie Airport (PBJ) in Paama Island, Vanuatu is 12,920 kilometers (8,028 miles / 6,976 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Vanuatu. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:11 in Charlotte, it's 09:11 in Paama Island. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Paama Island (PBJ) to Charlotte (CLT) follows a heading of 58° (east northeast). 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 Tavie Airport (PBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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