FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
11,858 km
7,368 miles
GCH
Gachsaran Airport
Iran
Distance
11,858 km
7,368 mi / 6,403 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/New_York
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

FLL GCH
Airport Name Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Gachsaran Airport
IATA Code FLL GCH
ICAO Code KFLL OIAH
City Fort Lauderdale N/A
Country United States Iran
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tehran
Elevation 65 ft 2,414 ft
Coordinates 26.070000, -80.150000 30.340000, 50.830000

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Gachsaran Airport (GCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Gachsaran Airport (GCH) in Gachsaran Airport, Iran is 11,858 kilometers (7,368 miles / 6,403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:11 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 16:41 in Gachsaran Airport. With a 8.5-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 2,349 feet between the two airports. Gachsaran Airport sits higher than Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport.

The return flight from Gachsaran Airport (GCH) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 315° (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 Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Gachsaran Airport (GCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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