ELQ
Gassim Airport
Saudi Arabia
11,648 km
7,238 miles
FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
Distance
11,648 km
7,238 mi / 6,289 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
310°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

ELQ FLL
Airport Name Gassim Airport Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport
IATA Code ELQ FLL
ICAO Code OEGS KFLL
City N/A Fort Lauderdale
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/New_York
Elevation 2,126 ft 65 ft
Coordinates 26.300000, 43.770000 26.070000, -80.150000

Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gassim Airport (ELQ) in Gassim Airport, Saudi Arabia to Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States is 11,648 kilometers (7,238 miles / 6,289 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:44 in Gassim Airport, it's 16:44 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,061 feet between the two airports. Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport sits lower than Gassim Airport.

The return flight from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) follows a heading of 50° (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 Gassim Airport (ELQ) and Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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