Airport Comparison
| FCS | FLL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport | Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport |
| IATA Code | FCS | FLL |
| ICAO Code | KFCS | KFLL |
| City | Fort Carson | Fort Lauderdale |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 5,874 ft | 65 ft |
| Coordinates | 38.680000, -104.760000 | 26.070000, -80.150000 |
Fort Carson (FCS) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) in Fort Carson, United States to Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States is 2,690 kilometers (1,671 miles / 1,452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 11:28 in Fort Carson, it's 13:28 in Fort Lauderdale.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,809 feet between the two airports. Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport sits lower than Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Fort Carson (FCS) follows a heading of 308° (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 Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) and Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.