FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
12,665 km
7,870 miles
RBT
Marsabit
Kenya
Distance
12,665 km
7,870 mi / 6,839 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

FLL RBT
Airport Name Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Segel Airport
IATA Code FLL RBT
ICAO Code KFLL HKMB
City Fort Lauderdale Marsabit
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 65 ft 4,395 ft
Coordinates 26.070000, -80.150000 2.350000, 37.980000

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Marsabit (RBT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Segel Airport (RBT) in Marsabit, Kenya is 12,665 kilometers (7,870 miles / 6,839 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 Kenya. 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 09:00 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 17:00 in Marsabit. 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 4,330 feet between the two airports. Segel Airport sits higher than Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport.

The return flight from Marsabit (RBT) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 300° (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 Segel Airport (RBT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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