FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
15,004 km
9,323 miles
TFM
Telefomin
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,004 km
9,323 mi / 8,102 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FLL TFM
Airport Name Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Telefomin Airport
IATA Code FLL TFM
ICAO Code KFLL AYTE
City Fort Lauderdale Telefomin
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 65 ft 4,950 ft
Coordinates 26.070000, -80.150000 -5.130000, 141.640000

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Telefomin (TFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Telefomin Airport (TFM) in Telefomin, Papua New Guinea is 15,004 kilometers (9,323 miles / 8,102 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:25 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 00:25 in Telefomin. With a 15-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 4,885 feet between the two airports. Telefomin Airport sits higher than Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport.

The return flight from Telefomin (TFM) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 58° (east northeast). 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 Telefomin Airport (TFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.