Distance From Pietermaritzburg Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, PZB - CLT Distance

The distance from Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is 8494 miles or 13669 kilometers or 7376 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 Pietermaritzburg ( South Africa ) to Charlotte ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Pietermaritzburg and Charlotte takes around 19 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Pietermaritzburg Airport, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte, United States is 19 hours 31 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 • PZB - CLT

Kilometers		13669 km
Statute Miles		8494 miles
Nautical Miles		7376 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 31 minutes

Pietermaritzburg Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport Flight Route Map - PZB to CLT Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Pietermaritzburg, South Africa and Charlotte, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PZB - CLT

Time difference between Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) and Charlotte (United States) is 7 Hours.
Charlotte time is 7 Hours behind Pietermaritzburg.

Location	Local Time
Pietermaritzburg (South Africa)	2026-01-29, 11:05:54 SAST
Charlotte (United States)	2026-01-29, 04:05:54 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

Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB / FAPM) Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Destination

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