The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Ellsworth Afb Airport (RCA) in Rapid City, United States is 2,879 kilometers (1,789 miles / 1,555 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 12:00 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 10:00 in Rapid City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,211 feet between the two airports. Ellsworth Afb Airport sits higher than Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport.

The return flight from Rapid City (RCA) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 127° (southeast). 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 Ellsworth Afb Airport (RCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.