The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Garasa Airport (GRL) in Au, Papua New Guinea is 14,630 kilometers (9,091 miles / 7,900 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:28 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 23:28 in Au. With a 15-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 2,474 feet between the two airports. Garasa Airport sits higher than Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport.

The return flight from Au (GRL) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 62° (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 Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Garasa Airport (GRL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.