FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
13,175 km
8,187 miles
UKA
Ukunda
Kenya
Distance
13,175 km
8,187 mi / 7,114 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

FLL UKA
Airport Name Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Ukunda Airstrip
IATA Code FLL UKA
ICAO Code KFLL HKUK
City Fort Lauderdale Ukunda
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 65 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 26.070000, -80.150000 -4.290000, 39.570000

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Ukunda (UKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) in Ukunda, Kenya is 13,175 kilometers (8,187 miles / 7,114 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 21:39 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 05:39 in Ukunda. 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.

The return flight from Ukunda (UKA) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 297° (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 Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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