Distance From Lake Rudolf Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, LKU - CLT Distance

The distance from Lake Rudolf Airport (LKU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is 7565 miles or 12175 kilometers or 6570 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Kalokol ( Kenya ) to Charlotte ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kalokol and Charlotte takes around 17 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lake Rudolf Airport, Kalokol, Kenya to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte, United States is 17 hours 23 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • LKU - CLT

Kilometers		12175 km
Statute Miles		7565 miles
Nautical Miles		6570 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 23 minutes

Lake Rudolf Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport Flight Route Map - LKU to CLT Flight Path

Location of Lake Rudolf Airport & Charlotte Douglas International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kalokol to Charlotte nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kalokol, Kenya and Charlotte, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Kalokol, Kenya and Charlotte, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LKU - CLT

Time difference between Kalokol (Kenya) and Charlotte (United States) is 8 Hours.
Charlotte time is 8 Hours behind Kalokol.

Location	Local Time
Kalokol (Kenya)	2025-12-16, 07:49:11 EAT
Charlotte (United States)	2025-12-15, 23:49:11 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Lake Rudolf Airport (LKU / ) Kalokol, Kenya

Destination

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT / KCLT) Charlotte, United States