FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
9,318 km
5,790 miles
MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
Distance
9,318 km
5,790 mi / 5,031 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/New_York
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FLL MDY
Airport Name Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Henderson Field
IATA Code FLL MDY
ICAO Code KFLL PMDY
City Fort Lauderdale Midway Atoll
Country United States UM
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Midway
Elevation 65 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 26.070000, -80.150000 28.200000, -177.380000

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Midway Atoll (MDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM is 9,318 kilometers (5,790 miles / 5,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 UM. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:19 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 07:19 in Midway Atoll. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Midway Atoll (MDY) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Henderson Field (MDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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