FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
12,750 km
7,922 miles
WIL
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,750 km
7,922 mi / 6,884 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
79°
east northeast

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FLL WIL
Airport Name Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Nairobi Wilson Airport
IATA Code FLL WIL
ICAO Code KFLL HKNW
City Fort Lauderdale Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 65 ft 5,536 ft
Coordinates 26.070000, -80.150000 -1.320000, 36.810000

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Nairobi (WIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,750 kilometers (7,922 miles / 6,884 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 79°.

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 11:19 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 19:19 in Nairobi. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,471 feet between the two airports. Nairobi Wilson 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 Nairobi (WIL) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 298° (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 Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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