CLT
Charlotte
United States
10,880 km
6,761 miles
SSY
Mbanza Congo
Angola
Distance
10,880 km
6,761 mi / 5,875 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
92°
east

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CLT SSY
Airport Name Charlotte/Douglas International Airport Mbanza Congo Airport
IATA Code CLT SSY
ICAO Code KCLT FNBC
City Charlotte Mbanza Congo
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Luanda
Elevation 748 ft 1,860 ft
Coordinates 35.210000, -80.950000 -6.270000, 14.250000

Charlotte (CLT) to Mbanza Congo (SSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States to Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY) in Mbanza Congo, Angola is 10,880 kilometers (6,761 miles / 5,875 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:32 in Charlotte, it's 10:32 in Mbanza Congo. With a 6-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 1,112 feet between the two airports. Mbanza Congo Airport sits higher than Charlotte/Douglas International Airport.

The return flight from Mbanza Congo (SSY) to Charlotte (CLT) follows a heading of 305° (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 Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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