CLT
Charlotte
United States
16,506 km
10,256 miles
SWQ
Sumbawa Island
Indonesia
Distance
16,506 km
10,256 mi / 8,912 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
323°
northwest

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CLT SWQ
Airport Name Charlotte/Douglas International Airport Sumbawa Besar Airport
IATA Code CLT SWQ
ICAO Code KCLT WADS
City Charlotte Sumbawa Island
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Makassar
Elevation 748 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 35.210000, -80.950000 -8.490000, 117.410000

Charlotte (CLT) to Sumbawa Island (SWQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) in Sumbawa Island, Indonesia is 16,506 kilometers (10,256 miles / 8,912 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Indonesia. 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 22:31 in Charlotte, it's 11:31 in Sumbawa Island. With a 13-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 Sumbawa Island (SWQ) to Charlotte (CLT) follows a heading of 29° (north 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 Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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