ALU
Alula
Somalia
13,180 km
8,190 miles
MCO
Orlando
United States
Distance
13,180 km
8,190 mi / 7,117 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
312°
northwest

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ALU MCO
Airport Name Alula Airport Orlando International Airport
IATA Code ALU MCO
ICAO Code HCMA KMCO
City Alula Orlando
Country Somalia United States
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/New_York
Elevation 6 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 11.960000, 50.750000 28.430000, -81.310000

Alula (ALU) to Orlando (MCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alula Airport (ALU) in Alula, Somalia to Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, United States is 13,180 kilometers (8,190 miles / 7,117 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Somalia 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 08:45 in Alula, it's 00:45 in Orlando. 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 Orlando (MCO) to Alula (ALU) follows a heading of 56° (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 Alula Airport (ALU) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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