# Distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Tanga (TGT)

> 13,041 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,041 km / 8,103 mi / 7,041 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 76° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 307° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Tanzania
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Africa
- **Time difference**: +7h (When it's 03:50 in Charlotte, it's 10:50 in Tanga)
- **Elevation difference**: 619 ft (TGT is lower than CLT)

## Airports

### [Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/clt-charlotte-charlottedouglas-international-airport/1ef266df-1448-633a-a635-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Charlotte, United States
- ICAO: KCLT
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Coordinates: 35.210000, -80.950000
- Elevation: 748 ft

### [Tanga Airport (TGT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tgt-tanga-tanga-airport/1ef266de-ef37-6974-aca8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Tanga, Tanzania
- ICAO: HTTG
- Timezone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Coordinates: -5.090000, 39.070000
- Elevation: 129 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 03:50 in Charlotte, it's 10:50 in Tanga.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/clt-charlotte-charlottedouglas-international-airport/1ef266df-1448-633a-a635-06bb2780ed98)
- [Tanga Airport (TGT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tgt-tanga-tanga-airport/1ef266de-ef37-6974-aca8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)