BEN
Benghazi
Libya
9,347 km
5,808 miles
MCO
Orlando
United States
Distance
9,347 km
5,808 mi / 5,047 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
300°
west northwest

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BEN MCO
Airport Name Benina International Airport Orlando International Airport
IATA Code BEN MCO
ICAO Code HLLB KMCO
City Benghazi Orlando
Country Libya United States
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/New_York
Elevation 433 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 32.100000, 20.270000 28.430000, -81.310000

Benghazi (BEN) to Orlando (MCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benina International Airport (BEN) in Benghazi, Libya to Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, United States is 9,347 kilometers (5,808 miles / 5,047 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Libya 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 07:43 in Benghazi, it's 00:43 in Orlando. 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 Orlando (MCO) to Benghazi (BEN) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Benina International Airport (BEN) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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