ABF
Abaiang
Kiribati
11,590 km
7,202 miles
FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
Distance
11,590 km
7,202 mi / 6,258 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
63°
east northeast

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ABF FLL
Airport Name Abaiang Airport Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport
IATA Code ABF FLL
ICAO Code NGAB KFLL
City Abaiang Fort Lauderdale
Country Kiribati United States
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/New_York
Elevation 0 ft 65 ft
Coordinates 1.800000, 173.040000 26.070000, -80.150000

Abaiang (ABF) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abaiang Airport (ABF) in Abaiang, Kiribati to Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States is 11,590 kilometers (7,202 miles / 6,258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Kiribati with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:34 in Abaiang, it's 01:34 in Fort Lauderdale. With a 17-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 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Abaiang (ABF) follows a heading of 279° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abaiang Airport (ABF) and Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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