FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
10,283 km
6,389 miles
MKU
Makokou
Gabon
Distance
10,283 km
6,389 mi / 5,552 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

FLL MKU
Airport Name Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Makokou Airport
IATA Code FLL MKU
ICAO Code KFLL FOOK
City Fort Lauderdale Makokou
Country United States Gabon
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Libreville
Elevation 65 ft 1,726 ft
Coordinates 26.070000, -80.150000 0.580000, 12.890000

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Makokou (MKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Makokou Airport (MKU) in Makokou, Gabon is 10,283 kilometers (6,389 miles / 5,552 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Gabon. 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 20:23 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 02:23 in Makokou. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,661 feet between the two airports. Makokou Airport sits higher than Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport.

The return flight from Makokou (MKU) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 296° (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 Makokou Airport (MKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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