FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
7,942 km
4,935 miles
SMV
Samedan Airport
Switzerland
Distance
7,942 km
4,935 mi / 4,288 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

FLL SMV
Airport Name Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Samedan Airport
IATA Code FLL SMV
ICAO Code KFLL LSZS
City Fort Lauderdale N/A
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Zurich
Elevation 65 ft 5,600 ft
Coordinates 26.070000, -80.150000 46.530000, 9.880000

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Samedan Airport (SMV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Samedan Airport (SMV) in Samedan Airport, Switzerland is 7,942 kilometers (4,935 miles / 4,288 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:23 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 18:23 in Samedan Airport. 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 5,535 feet between the two airports. Samedan Airport sits higher than Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Samedan Airport (SMV) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 289° (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 Samedan Airport (SMV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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