FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
12,885 km
8,006 miles
JRO
Arusha
Tanzania
Distance
12,885 km
8,006 mi / 6,957 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

FLL JRO
Airport Name Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Kilimanjaro International Airport
IATA Code FLL JRO
ICAO Code KFLL HTKJ
City Fort Lauderdale Arusha
Country United States Tanzania
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 65 ft 2,932 ft
Coordinates 26.070000, -80.150000 -3.430000, 37.070000

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Arusha (JRO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Arusha, Tanzania is 12,885 kilometers (8,006 miles / 6,957 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Tanzania. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:34 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 19:34 in Arusha. 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 2,867 feet between the two airports. Kilimanjaro International Airport sits higher than Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport.

The return flight from Arusha (JRO) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 297° (west 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 Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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