CLT
Charlotte
United States
12,327 km
7,660 miles
RYK
Rahim Yar Khan
Pakistan
Distance
12,327 km
7,660 mi / 6,656 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/New_York
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CLT RYK
Airport Name Charlotte/Douglas International Airport Shaikh Zaid Airport
IATA Code CLT RYK
ICAO Code KCLT OPRK
City Charlotte Rahim Yar Khan
Country United States Pakistan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Karachi
Elevation 748 ft 271 ft
Coordinates 35.210000, -80.950000 28.380000, 70.280000

Charlotte (CLT) to Rahim Yar Khan (RYK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States to Shaikh Zaid Airport (RYK) in Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan is 12,327 kilometers (7,660 miles / 6,656 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 03:32 in Charlotte, it's 13:32 in Rahim Yar Khan. 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.

The return flight from Rahim Yar Khan (RYK) to Charlotte (CLT) follows a heading of 335° (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 Shaikh Zaid Airport (RYK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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