CLT
Charlotte
United States
8,280 km
5,145 miles
TIA
Tirana
Albania
Distance
8,280 km
5,145 mi / 4,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
50°
northeast

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CLT TIA
Airport Name Charlotte/Douglas International Airport Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa
IATA Code CLT TIA
ICAO Code KCLT LATI
City Charlotte Tirana
Country United States Albania
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Tirane
Elevation 748 ft 126 ft
Coordinates 35.210000, -80.950000 41.410000, 19.720000

Charlotte (CLT) to Tirana (TIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States to Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) in Tirana, Albania is 8,280 kilometers (5,145 miles / 4,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Albania. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:01 in Charlotte, it's 09:01 in Tirana. 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.

The return flight from Tirana (TIA) to Charlotte (CLT) follows a heading of 304° (west 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 Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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