FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
13,647 km
8,480 miles
RUK
Rukumkot
Nepal
Distance
13,647 km
8,480 mi / 7,369 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/New_York
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

FLL RUK
Airport Name Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Rukumkot Airport
IATA Code FLL RUK
ICAO Code KFLL VNRK
City Fort Lauderdale Rukumkot
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 65 ft 2,500 ft
Coordinates 26.070000, -80.150000 28.630000, 82.190000

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Rukumkot (RUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Rukumkot Airport (RUK) in Rukumkot, Nepal is 13,647 kilometers (8,480 miles / 7,369 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 Nepal. 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 12:09 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 22:54 in Rukumkot. With a 10.75-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 2,435 feet between the two airports. Rukumkot Airport sits higher than Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport.

The return flight from Rukumkot (RUK) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 341° (north 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 Rukumkot Airport (RUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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