The flight distance from Alexander Bay Airport (ALJ) in Alexander Bay, South Africa to Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States is 11,962 kilometers (7,433 miles / 6,459 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:27 in Alexander Bay, it's 06:27 in Fort Lauderdale. With a 7-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 Alexander Bay (ALJ) follows a heading of 114° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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