AKH
Prince Sultan Air Base
Saudi Arabia
12,101 km
7,519 miles
FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
Distance
12,101 km
7,519 mi / 6,534 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AKH FLL
Airport Name Prince Sultan Air Base Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport
IATA Code AKH FLL
ICAO Code OEPS KFLL
City N/A Fort Lauderdale
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/New_York
Elevation 1,651 ft 65 ft
Coordinates 24.060000, 47.580000 26.070000, -80.150000

Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) in Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia to Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States is 12,101 kilometers (7,519 miles / 6,534 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Saudi Arabia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:09 in Prince Sultan Air Base, it's 14:09 in Fort Lauderdale. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,586 feet between the two airports. Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport sits lower than Prince Sultan Air Base.

The return flight from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) follows a heading of 50° (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 Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) and Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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