Airport Comparison
| FLL | KMX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport | King Khaled Air Base |
| IATA Code | FLL | KMX |
| ICAO Code | KFLL | OEKM |
| City | Fort Lauderdale | N/A |
| Country | United States | Saudi Arabia |
| Timezone | America/New_York | Asia/Riyadh |
| Elevation | 65 ft | 6,778 ft |
| Coordinates | 26.070000, -80.150000 | 18.300000, 42.800000 |
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to King Khaled Air Base (KMX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to King Khaled Air Base (KMX) in King Khaled Air Base, Saudi Arabia is 12,122 kilometers (7,532 miles / 6,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.
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 Saudi Arabia. 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 11:20 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 19:20 in King Khaled Air Base. 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 6,713 feet between the two airports. King Khaled Air Base sits higher than Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from King Khaled Air Base (KMX) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 307° (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 King Khaled Air Base (KMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.